About Chaco and Nymphaea Alba
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Minimum Height
61.00 cm
45.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Nymphaea alba
In German
Hortensie
Weiße Seerose
In French
Hortensia
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
Hortensia
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
υδραγεία
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Hortensja
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Hibiscus
Nymphaea alba
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Properties of Chaco and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Nymphaea Alba. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Chaco and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Chaco and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Chaco and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Chaco and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.