Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Mexico, Central America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Blue
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
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In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
Yes
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Pratia, Blue Star creeper
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Pratia
Hydrangea
In German
Pratia
Hortensie
In French
Pratia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pratia
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Pratia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pratia
Hortensja
Family
Campanulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Pratia and Chaco
Season and care of Pratia and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Pratia and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pratia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pratia is Clay, Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pratia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pratia and Chaco Physical Information
Pratia and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Pratia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Pratia and Chaco are as follows:
Care of Pratia and Chaco
Care of Pratia and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pratia pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pratia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.