Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Nymphaea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Ponds
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
40.00 cm
61.00 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Fishes
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Hardy Waterlily
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Hardy Waterlily
Hydrangea
In German
Hardy Waterlily
Hortensie
In French
Hardy Waterlily
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hardy Waterlily
Hortensia
In Greek
Hardy Waterlily
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hardy Waterlily
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hardy Waterlily
Hortensja
In Latin
Hardy Waterlily
Hibiscus
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of Hardy Waterlily and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Hardy Waterlily and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Hardy Waterlily and Chaco. Hardy Waterlily doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Hardy Waterlily does not have fragrant flowers. Hardy Waterlily has allergic reactions like and Chaco has allergic reactions like . 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 Hardy Waterlily and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hardy Waterlily and Chaco
Season and care of Hardy Waterlily and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Waterlily and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Waterlily season is Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hardy Waterlily and Chaco Physical Information
Hardy Waterlily and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Waterlily height is 40.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Hardy Waterlily and Chaco are as follows:
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Hardy Waterlily and Chaco
Care of Hardy Waterlily and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily 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.