Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
weekly regular
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Methley Plum
In German
Hortensie
Chinesische Pflaume
In French
Hortensia
Prunus salicina
In Spanish
Hortensia
Prunus salicina
In Greek
υδραγεία
Methley Plum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Prunus salicina
In Polish
Hortensja
Methley Plum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Methley Plum
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Methley Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Methley Plum? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Methley Plum. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Methley Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Methley Plum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chaco and Methley Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Methley Plum
Season and care of Chaco and Methley Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Methley Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Methley Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Methley Plum Physical Information
Chaco and Methley Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Methley Plum are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Methley Plum
Care of Chaco and Methley Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Methley Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Methley Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.