Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Tangelo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Tangelo
In German
Hortensie
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Hortensia
Tangelo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Tangelo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Hortensja
Tangelo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Tangelo
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Properties of Chaco and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Tangelo. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Tangelo
Season and care of Chaco and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tangelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Tangelo Physical Information
Chaco and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Tangelo are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Tangelo
Care of Chaco and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.