Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
61.00 cm
10.15 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
10.15 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Gray Green, Pink, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
TILLANDSIA ionantha
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Sky Plant, Violet-flowered Air Plant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Bromeliaceae
Properties of Chaco and Sky Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Sky Plant? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Sky Plant. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Sky Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Sky Plant
Season and care of Chaco and Sky Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Sky Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sky Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Sky Plant is while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sky Plant is .
Chaco and Sky Plant Physical Information
Chaco and Sky Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sky Plant height is 10.15 cm and width 10.15 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Sky Plant are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Sky Plant
Care of Chaco and Sky Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sky Plant 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 Sky Plant needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.