Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Hydrangea
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Hortensie
Bartn
In French
Hortensia
sweet william
In Spanish
Hortensia
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
υδραγεία
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
william doce
In Polish
Hortensja
słodki William
In Latin
Hibiscus
amaranthus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Sweet William
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Sweet William. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Sweet William doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sweet William 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 Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Sweet William
Season and care of Chaco and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet William season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Chaco and Sweet William Physical Information
Chaco and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Sweet William are as follows:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
Chaco leaf color: Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Chaco and Sweet William
Care of Chaco and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.