Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Trumpet
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune lower leaves, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
तुरही ट्री
In German
Hortensie
Trompete Baum
In French
Hortensia
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
υδραγεία
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
Hortensja
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Tuba ligno
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cecropia obtusifolia
Properties of Chaco and Trumpet Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Trumpet Tree? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Trumpet Tree. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Trumpet Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Trumpet Tree 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 Trumpet Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Chaco and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Chaco and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Chaco and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Trumpet Tree
Care of Chaco and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.