Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Minimum Height
30.00 cm
61.00 cm
Minimum Width
20.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
-
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Regular watering required
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Hydrangea
In German
Zebra Plant
Hortensie
In French
Zebra usine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
Hortensia
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
Hortênsia
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
ferus Planta
Hibiscus
Family
Marantaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Properties of Zebra Plant and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Chaco. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Chaco has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Zebra Plant and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Chaco
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Chaco Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Chaco are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Chaco
Care of Zebra Plant and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.