Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, 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, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
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
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Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Pink Ball Tree
Hortensie
In French
Pink Ball Tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Hortensia
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
Hortensja
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Hibiscus
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Pink Ball Tree and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Ball Tree and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Pink Ball Tree and Chaco. Pink Ball Tree doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Ball Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Chaco
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Chaco season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ball Tree and Chaco Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Chaco are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Chaco
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball Tree 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 Pink Ball Tree 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.