Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
buttercup
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, reseeds
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Ants, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Ranunculus ficaria
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Lesser Celandine
Hydrangea
In German
Scharbockskraut
Hortensie
In French
Ficaire
Hortensia
In Spanish
celidonia menor
Hortensia
In Greek
Lesser Celandine
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lesser Celandine
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
Hortensja
In Latin
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Hibiscus
Family
Ranunculaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Lesser Celandine and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Lesser Celandine and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Lesser Celandine and Chaco. Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Lesser Celandine does not have fragrant flowers. Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lesser Celandine and Chaco
Season and care of Lesser Celandine and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Lesser Celandine and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Chaco season is Spring. The type of soil for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lesser Celandine and Chaco Physical Information
Lesser Celandine and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Lesser Celandine and Chaco are as follows:
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Lesser Celandine and Chaco
Care of Lesser Celandine and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine 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.