Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Shrub
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Forests, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Scrubs, wastelands, waterways
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
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
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antirheumatic, Cardiotonic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic, Vasoconstrictor
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Basketary, Fibre, Repellent, Tannin, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, used for making high quality paper, Used for making yellow to orange dye, Used to make baskets, brooms, hats
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CYTISUS scoparius 'Burkwoodii'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Scotch Broom
In Hindi
Hydrangea
cytisus scoparius
In German
Hortensie
cytisus scoparius
In French
Hortensia
cytisus scoparius
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cytisus scoparius
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cytisus Scoparius ή
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cytisus scoparius
In Polish
Hortensja
żarnowiec
In Latin
Hibiscus
scoparius cytisum
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Chaco and Scotch Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Scotch Broom? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Scotch Broom. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Scotch Broom doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Scotch Broom
Season and care of Chaco and Scotch Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Scotch Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scotch Broom season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Scotch Broom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scotch Broom is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Scotch Broom Physical Information
Chaco and Scotch Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Scotch Broom height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Scotch Broom are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Scotch Broom
Care of Chaco and Scotch Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scotch Broom 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 Scotch Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.