Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Holywood
Hydrangea
In German
Holywood
Hortensie
In French
Holywood
Hortensia
In Spanish
Holywood
Hortensia
In Greek
Holywood
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Holywood
Hortênsia
In Polish
Holywood
Hortensja
In Latin
Holywood
Hibiscus
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
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Season and Care of Holywood and Chaco
Season and care of Holywood and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holywood and Chaco Physical Information
Holywood and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Chaco are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Holywood and Chaco
Care of Holywood and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood 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 Holywood 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.