Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Green
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Hydrangea
In German
Cordia subcordata
Hortensie
In French
Cordia subcordata
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Hortensia
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Hortensja
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Hibiscus
Family
Boraginaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Kou and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Kou and Chaco. Kou doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching 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 Kou and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Chaco
Season and care of Kou and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Chaco Physical Information
Kou and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Kou and Chaco are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Chaco
Care of Kou and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.