Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Echinopsis pachanoi
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shrublands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
San Pedro
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Hydrangea
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Hortensie
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Hortensia
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Hortensia
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Hortênsia
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Hortensja
In Latin
San Pedro
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of San Pedro and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of San Pedro and Chaco? We provide you with everything About San Pedro and Chaco. San Pedro has thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also San Pedro does not have fragrant flowers. San Pedro has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 San Pedro and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of San Pedro and Chaco
Season and care of San Pedro and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is and Chaco season is . The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Chaco Physical Information
San Pedro and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Chaco are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of San Pedro and Chaco
Care of San Pedro and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro 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.