Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
-
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Strawberry Bush
In German
Hortensie
Strawberry Bush
In French
Hortensia
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Hortensia
Fresa Bush
In Greek
υδραγεία
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Hortensja
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Hibiscus
Classic Bush
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Properties of Chaco and Strawberry Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Strawberry Bush? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Strawberry Bush. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Chaco and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Chaco and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Strawberry Bush
Care of Chaco and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.