Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
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
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
Mealy bugs, Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Boils, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Shoots
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
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Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ANTHURIUM andraeanum
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Flamingo Lily, Oil Cloth Flower, Oilcloth Flower, Tail Flower, Tailflower
In Hindi
Hydrangea
tail flower
In German
Hortensie
Schwanz Blume
In French
Hortensia
Anthurium andraeanum
In Spanish
Hortensia
tail flower
In Greek
υδραγεία
Tail flower
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Tailflower
In Polish
Hortensja
Anturium Andrego
In Latin
Hibiscus
Tail flower
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Araceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Tail Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Tail Flower? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Tail Flower. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Tail Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Tail Flower
Season and care of Chaco and Tail Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Tail Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tail Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Tail Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tail Flower is Neutral.
Chaco and Tail Flower Physical Information
Chaco and Tail Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Tail Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Tail Flower are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Tail Flower
Care of Chaco and Tail Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tail Flower 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 Tail Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.