Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Tree
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Sourwood
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sourwood
In German
Hortensie
Sourwood
In French
Hortensia
Sourwood
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sourwood
In Greek
υδραγεία
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sourwood
In Polish
Hortensja
Sourwood
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sourwood
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Chaco and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Sourwood. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Sourwood
Season and care of Chaco and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Chaco and Sourwood Physical Information
Chaco and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Sourwood are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Sourwood
Care of Chaco and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.