Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Humid climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon
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
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Eye irritation, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SCHLUMBERGERA truncata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
False Christmas Cactus
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
False Christmas Cactus
Hydrangea
In German
False Christmas Cactus
Hortensie
In French
Cactus de Noël
Hortensia
In Spanish
cactus de navidad
Hortensia
In Greek
False Christmas Cactus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
flor de maio
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szlumbergera ucięta
Hortensja
In Latin
False Christmas Cactus
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Christmas Cactus and Chaco
Season and care of False Christmas Cactus and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about False Christmas Cactus and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Christmas Cactus season is Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Christmas Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Christmas Cactus and Chaco Physical Information
False Christmas Cactus and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. False Christmas Cactus height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of False Christmas Cactus and Chaco are as follows:
False Christmas Cactus flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink and Salmon
False Christmas Cactus leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Chaco
Care of False Christmas Cactus and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Christmas Cactus pruning is done 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 False Christmas Cactus 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.