Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
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Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
Hydrangea
red alder
In German
Hortensie
rot-Erle
In French
Hortensia
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Hortensia
aliso rojo
In Greek
υδραγεία
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Hortensja
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Hibiscus
red alnus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Red Alder
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Red Alder? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Red Alder. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Red Alder doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Red Alder 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 Red Alder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Red Alder
Season and care of Chaco and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Red Alder Physical Information
Chaco and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Red Alder are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Red Alder
Care of Chaco and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.