Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Hortensie
Osage Orange
In French
Hortensia
Osage orange
In Spanish
Hortensia
Osage naranja
In Greek
υδραγεία
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Osage laranja
In Polish
Hortensja
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aliquam Osage
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Osage Orange. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Osage Orange
Season and care of Chaco and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Osage Orange Physical Information
Chaco and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Osage Orange are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Osage Orange
Care of Chaco and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.