Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cuphea hyssopifolia
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Violet
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to lance-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires more often in extreme heat
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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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Eye Infection, Indigestion, Organ Stones
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Flowers, Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUPHEA hyssopifolia
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
False Heather, Mexican Heather, Hawaiian Heather
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Mexican Heather
Hydrangea
In German
Mexican Heather
Hortensie
In French
Mexicaine Heather
Hortensia
In Spanish
Heather mexicana
Hortensia
In Greek
Μεξικού Heather
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mexican Heather
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mexican Heather
Hortensja
In Latin
Mexicanus Heather
Hibiscus
Family
Lythraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Mexican Heather and Chaco
Season and care of Mexican Heather and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Heather and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Heather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Heather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Heather and Chaco Physical Information
Mexican Heather and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Heather height is 20.30 cm and width 30.40 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican Heather and Chaco are as follows:
Mexican Heather flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Violet
Mexican Heather leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Heather and Chaco
Care of Mexican Heather and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Heather pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mexican Heather 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.