Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Elkhorn
Hydrangea
In German
Elkhorn
Hortensie
In French
Elkhorn
Hortensia
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Hortensia
In Greek
Elkhorn
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Hortênsia
In Polish
Elkhorn
Hortensja
In Latin
Elkhorn
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Elkhorn and Chaco
Season and care of Elkhorn and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Chaco Physical Information
Elkhorn and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Chaco are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Elkhorn and Chaco
Care of Elkhorn and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.