Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Brassia allenii, Brassia caudata, Brassia cochleata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum, Sienna
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Light
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Occasional light liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRASSIA arcuigera
Hydrangea
Common Name
Arching Brassia, Arching Spider Orchid, Orchid
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Arching Brassia plant
Hydrangea
In German
Arching Brassia Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante Arching Brassia
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de arqueo Brassia
Hortensia
In Greek
φυτό κύρτωση Brassia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
planta arqueamento Brassia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wyginając Brassia roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Curva Brassia herba
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Orchidaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Cymbidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arching Brassia and Hydrangea
Season and care of Arching Brassia and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Arching Brassia and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arching Brassia season is Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Arching Brassia is Not Available and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Arching Brassia and Hydrangea Physical Information
Arching Brassia and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Arching Brassia height is 50.80 cm and width 66.04 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Arching Brassia and Hydrangea are as follows:
Arching Brassia flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold, Plum and Sienna
Arching Brassia leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Arching Brassia and Hydrangea
Care of Arching Brassia and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arching Brassia pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Arching Brassia 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.