Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Yellow Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Primula auricula
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
In Hindi
Hydrangea
mountain cowslip
In German
Hortensie
Aurikel
In French
Hortensia
Primula auricula
In Spanish
Hortensia
Primula auricula
In Greek
υδραγεία
mountain cowslip
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cowslip montanha
In Polish
Hortensja
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
In Latin
Hibiscus
Primula auricula
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Mountain Cowslip
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Mountain Cowslip? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Mountain Cowslip. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Mountain Cowslip doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Mountain Cowslip 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 Mountain Cowslip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Mountain Cowslip
Season and care of Chaco and Mountain Cowslip is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Mountain Cowslip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mountain Cowslip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Mountain Cowslip Physical Information
Chaco and Mountain Cowslip physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Mountain Cowslip are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Mountain Cowslip
Care of Chaco and Mountain Cowslip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mountain Cowslip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.