Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Philadelphus coronarius, Philadelphus lewisii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Philadelphus
Hydrangea
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Hortensie
In French
Philadelphus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Hortensia
In Greek
Philadelphus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Hortensja
In Latin
Philadelphus
Hibiscus
Family
Rutaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
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Properties of Mock Orange and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Chaco. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, 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 Mock Orange and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Chaco
Season and care of Mock Orange and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Chaco Physical Information
Mock Orange and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Mock Orange and Chaco are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Mock Orange and Chaco
Care of Mock Orange and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange 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 Mock Orange 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.