Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Christmas Cactus, Thanksgiving Cactus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
61.00 cm
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Purple
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
Cylindrical
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
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Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
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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
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
Hydrangea
In German
Schlumbergera
Hortensie
In French
Schlumbergera
Hortensia
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
Hortensia
In Greek
Schlumbergera
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
Hortênsia
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Hortensja
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Schlumbergera and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Chaco. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Chaco
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is and Chaco season is . The type of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Schlumbergera and Chaco Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is 15.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Chaco are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Chaco
Care of Schlumbergera and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.