Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rich Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
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
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Phlox amplifolia
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Phlox amplifolia
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Phlox amplifolia
Hydrangea
In German
Phlox amplifolia
Hortensie
In French
Phlox amplifolia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Phlox amplifolia
Hortensia
In Greek
Phlox amplifolia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Phlox amplifolia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Phlox amplifolia
Hortensja
In Latin
Phlox amplifolia
Hibiscus
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
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Season and Care of Phlox amplifolia and Chaco
Season and care of Phlox amplifolia and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox amplifolia and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox amplifolia season is Spring and Chaco season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Phlox amplifolia and Chaco Physical Information
Phlox amplifolia and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Phlox amplifolia and Chaco are as follows:
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Chaco
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox amplifolia 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.