Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
12*3
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Weeping
Flower Color
Light Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Mealybugs
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
Hortensie
Mexican Bambus
In French
Hortensia
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
Hortensia
bambú mexicana
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Hortensja
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Mexicanus Bamboo
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Poaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Chaco and Mexican Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Mexican Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Mexican Bamboo. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Mexican Bamboo 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 Bamboo 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 Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Chaco and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Chaco and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Chaco and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.