Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Persea americana
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Gold, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Oral Allergy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PERSEA americana 'Stewart'( Mexican Strain)
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Avocado, Mexican Avocado
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Mexican Avocado
In German
Hortensie
Mexican Avocado
In French
Hortensia
Mexican Avocado
In Spanish
Hortensia
Mexican Avocado
In Greek
υδραγεία
Mexican Avocado
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Mexican Avocado
In Polish
Hortensja
Mexican Avocado
In Latin
Hibiscus
Mexican Avocado
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Lauraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Chaco and Mexican Avocado
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Mexican Avocado? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Mexican Avocado. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Mexican Avocado doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Mexican Avocado
Season and care of Chaco and Mexican Avocado is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Mexican Avocado Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Avocado season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Mexican Avocado Physical Information
Chaco and Mexican Avocado physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Mexican Avocado height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Mexican Avocado are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Mexican Avocado
Care of Chaco and Mexican Avocado include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Avocado 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 Mexican Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.