Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central America
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
feather-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
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
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
winter daphne
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
winter daphne
Hydrangea
In German
Daphne odora
Hortensie
In French
Daphne odora
Hortensia
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Hortensia
In Greek
Daphne odora
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Hortênsia
In Polish
Daphne odora
Hortensja
In Latin
Daphne odora
Hibiscus
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Winter Daphne and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Chaco. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Chaco has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Chaco
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Chaco season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Chaco Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Chaco are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Chaco
Care of Winter Daphne and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.