Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Hortensie
Ohio buckeye
In French
Hortensia
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
υδραγεία
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Hortensja
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ohio buckeye
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Chaco and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Ohio Buckeye. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Chaco and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Chaco and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Chaco and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.