Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Hydrangea
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Hortensie
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Hortensia
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Hortensia
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Hortênsia
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Hortensja
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Hibiscus
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Poison Sumac and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Chaco. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Chaco has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Chaco
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Chaco Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Chaco are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Chaco
Care of Poison Sumac and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.