Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Nannyberry
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Nannyberry
In German
Hortensie
Nannyberry
In French
Hortensia
alisier
In Spanish
Hortensia
Nannyberry
In Greek
υδραγεία
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Nannyberry
In Polish
Hortensja
Nannyberry
In Latin
Hibiscus
Nannyberry
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Nannyberry
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Nannyberry? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Nannyberry. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Nannyberry doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Nannyberry
Season and care of Chaco and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Nannyberry Physical Information
Chaco and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Nannyberry are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Nannyberry
Care of Chaco and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.