Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
20.30 cm
61.00 cm
Minimum Width
30.50 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ASTER divaricatus
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
White Wood Aster
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Properties of White Wood Aster and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of White Wood Aster and Chaco? We provide you with everything About White Wood Aster and Chaco. White Wood Aster doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also White Wood Aster does not have fragrant flowers. White Wood Aster has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, 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 White Wood Aster and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Wood Aster and Chaco
Season and care of White Wood Aster and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about White Wood Aster and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Wood Aster season is Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Wood Aster is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Wood Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Wood Aster and Chaco Physical Information
White Wood Aster and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. White Wood Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of White Wood Aster and Chaco are as follows:
White Wood Aster flower color: White and Yellow
White Wood Aster leaf color: Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of White Wood Aster and Chaco
Care of White Wood Aster and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Wood Aster 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 White Wood Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.