Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Muscari armeniacum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
61.00 cm
Minimum Width
7.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
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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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MUSCARI
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
Hydrangea
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Hortensie
In French
Muscari
Hortensia
In Spanish
Muscari
Hortensia
In Greek
grape hyacinth
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Muscari
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szafirek
Hortensja
In Latin
Muscari
Hibiscus
Family
Asparagaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Chaco. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Hyacinth does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain 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 Grape Hyacinth and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Chaco
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is and Chaco season is . The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grape Hyacinth and Chaco Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Chaco are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Chaco
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth 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.