Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
DOMBEYA wallichii
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pink Ball Tree
In German
Hortensie
Pink Ball Tree
In French
Hortensia
Pink Ball Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pink Ball Tree
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pink Ball Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pink Ball Tree
In Polish
Hortensja
Dombeja Wallicha
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pink Ball Tree
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Sterculiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Pink Ball Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Pink Ball Tree? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Pink Ball Tree. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Pink Ball Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Pink Ball Tree
Season and care of Chaco and Pink Ball Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Pink Ball Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pink Ball Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Pink Ball Tree Physical Information
Chaco and Pink Ball Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Pink Ball Tree are as follows:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
Chaco leaf color: Green
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chaco and Pink Ball Tree
Care of Chaco and Pink Ball Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.