Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
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
Prune lower leaves, 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CECROPIA obtusifolia
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
तुरही ट्री
Hydrangea
In German
Trompete Baum
Hortensie
In French
Trompette Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol de trompeta
Hortensia
In Greek
τρομπέτα Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore de trombeta
Hortênsia
In Polish
Trąbka Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Tuba ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Cecropiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Cecropia obtusifolia
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Season and Care of Trumpet Tree and Chaco
Season and care of Trumpet Tree and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Trumpet Tree and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trumpet Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trumpet Tree and Chaco Physical Information
Trumpet Tree and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Trumpet Tree and Chaco are as follows:
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Trumpet Tree and Chaco
Care of Trumpet Tree and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet 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.