Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Pachypodium
Hydrangea
In German
Pachypodium
Hortensie
In French
Pachypodium
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pachypodium
Hortensia
In Greek
Pachypodium
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
Hortensja
In Latin
Pachypodium
Hibiscus
Family
Apocynaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Pachypodium and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and Chaco. Pachypodium has thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and Chaco has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. 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 Pachypodium and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Chaco
Season and care of Pachypodium and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pachypodium and Chaco Physical Information
Pachypodium and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Chaco are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Pachypodium and Chaco
Care of Pachypodium and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium 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 Pachypodium 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.