American Aloe

Hydrangea

About American Aloe and Hydrangea

American Aloe

Hydrangea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Shrubs

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas

Types

Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

4100

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Habitat

Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands

Forest margins, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-113-9

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AHS Heat Zone

11-5

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm4.92 cm

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Minimum Width

35.60 cm11.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Gray Green

Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Light

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Light

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies

Allergy

Skin irritation

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

MANFREDA virginica

Hydrangea

Common Name

Century plant Maguey American aloe

Hydrangea or hortensia

In Hindi

अमेरिकी मुसब्बर

Hydrangea

In German

amerikanischen Aloe

Hortensie

In French

américaine Aloe

Hortensia

In Spanish

Americana Aloe

Hortensia

In Greek

Αμερικανός Αλόη

υδραγεία

In Portuguese

americano Aloe

Hortênsia

In Polish

Amerykański Aloe

Hortensja

In Latin

American Aloe

Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Cornales

Family

Agavaceae

Hydrangeaceae

Genus

Agave

Hydrangea

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

19975

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Properties of American Aloe and Hydrangea

Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Hydrangea? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Hydrangea. American Aloe has thorns and Hydrangea doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 American Aloe and Hydrangea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of American Aloe and Hydrangea

Season and care of American Aloe and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.

American Aloe and Hydrangea Physical Information

American Aloe and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Hydrangea are as follows:

American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green

Care of American Aloe and Hydrangea

Care of American Aloe and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.