Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
Phlox amplifolia
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Phlox amplifolia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Phlox amplifolia
In German
Hortensie
Phlox amplifolia
In French
Hortensia
Phlox amplifolia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Phlox amplifolia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Phlox amplifolia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Phlox amplifolia
In Polish
Hortensja
Phlox amplifolia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Phlox amplifolia
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Polemonioideae
Properties of Chaco and Phlox amplifolia
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Phlox amplifolia? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Phlox amplifolia. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Phlox amplifolia doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Phlox amplifolia 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 Phlox amplifolia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Phlox amplifolia
Season and care of Chaco and Phlox amplifolia is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Phlox amplifolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Phlox amplifolia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Phlox amplifolia is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral.
Chaco and Phlox amplifolia Physical Information
Chaco and Phlox amplifolia physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Phlox amplifolia are as follows:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
Chaco leaf color: Green
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
- Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Care of Chaco and Phlox amplifolia
Care of Chaco and Phlox amplifolia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox amplifolia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.