Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Green
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
Long Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Hydrangea
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Hortensie
In French
Épinards d'eau
Hortensia
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Hortensia
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Hortensja
In Latin
Water Spinach
Hibiscus
Family
Convolvulaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Water Spinach and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Chaco. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Chaco
Season and care of Water Spinach and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Chaco Physical Information
Water Spinach and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Chaco are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Water Spinach and Chaco
Care of Water Spinach and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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.