Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic and 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
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Texas Madrone
In German
Hortensie
Texas Madrone
In French
Hortensia
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Hortensia
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
υδραγεία
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Hortensja
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Hibiscus
Texas Madrone
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Chaco and Texas Madrone
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Texas Madrone? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Texas Madrone. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Texas Madrone doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Chaco and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Chaco and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Texas Madrone are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Texas Madrone
Care of Chaco and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.