Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Mediterranean, Central Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
fencerows, Forest edges, mine spoils, Old fields, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ELAEAGNUS angustifolia
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Russian Olive
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रूस ओलिव
In German
Hortensie
russische Olive
In French
Hortensia
Olive russe
In Spanish
Hortensia
oliva ruso
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ρωσική Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Olive russo
In Polish
Hortensja
rosyjski Olive
In Latin
Hibiscus
Russian Olive
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Russian Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Russian Olive? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Russian Olive. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Russian Olive doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Russian Olive 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 Russian Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Russian Olive
Season and care of Chaco and Russian Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Russian Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Russian Olive season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Russian Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Russian Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Russian Olive Physical Information
Chaco and Russian Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Russian Olive height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Russian Olive are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Russian Olive
Care of Chaco and Russian Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Russian Olive pruning is done pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Russian Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.