Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
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
Aphids, Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Hydrangea
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Hortensie
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Hortensia
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Hortensia
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Hortênsia
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Hortensja
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Hibiscus
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Kukui and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Chaco. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like Nausea 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 Kukui and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Chaco
Season and care of Kukui and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kukui and Chaco Physical Information
Kukui and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Chaco are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Chaco
Care of Kukui and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.