Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Prunus americana
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Wild Plum
In Hindi
Hydrangea
जंगली बेर
In German
Hortensie
wild Plum
In French
Hortensia
wild Plum
In Spanish
Hortensia
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Wild Plum
In Polish
Hortensja
dzikiej śliwy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Wild Plum
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Chaco and Wild Plum
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Wild Plum? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Wild Plum. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Wild Plum doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Wild Plum
Season and care of Chaco and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Wild Plum Physical Information
Chaco and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Wild Plum are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Wild Plum
Care of Chaco and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.