Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
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
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
winter daphne
In Hindi
Hydrangea
winter daphne
In German
Hortensie
Daphne odora
In French
Hortensia
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Hortensia
Daphne odora
In Greek
υδραγεία
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Daphne odora
In Polish
Hortensja
Daphne odora
In Latin
Hibiscus
Daphne odora
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Chaco and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Winter Daphne. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Chaco and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Winter Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Chaco and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Chaco and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Winter Daphne
Care of Chaco and Winter Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.