Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Skyflower
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
100.00 cm
61.00 cm
Minimum Width
50.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DURANTA
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Duranta
Hydrangea
In German
Duranta
Hortensie
In French
Duranta
Hortensia
In Spanish
Duranta
Hortensia
In Greek
Duranta
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Duranta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Duranta
Hortensja
In Latin
Duranta
Hibiscus
Family
Verbenaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Duranta and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Duranta and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Duranta and Chaco. Duranta has thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Duranta does not have fragrant flowers. Duranta has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic 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 Duranta and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Duranta and Chaco
Season and care of Duranta and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Duranta and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duranta season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Duranta is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duranta and Chaco Physical Information
Duranta and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Duranta height is 100.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Duranta and Chaco are as follows:
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Duranta and Chaco
Care of Duranta and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.