Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
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
3-11
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
61.00 cm
60.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
30.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Green
Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Average Water
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
Poorly 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
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
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
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ASCLEPIAS incarnata
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Swamp Milkweed
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
Asclepiadaceae
Properties of Chaco and Swamp Milkweed
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Swamp Milkweed? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Swamp Milkweed. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Swamp Milkweed doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Swamp Milkweed 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 Swamp Milkweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Swamp Milkweed
Season and care of Chaco and Swamp Milkweed is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Swamp Milkweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Swamp Milkweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Swamp Milkweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Swamp Milkweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Swamp Milkweed Physical Information
Chaco and Swamp Milkweed physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Swamp Milkweed height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Swamp Milkweed are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Swamp Milkweed
Care of Chaco and Swamp Milkweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Swamp Milkweed 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 Swamp Milkweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.