Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Iran
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Mountains
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
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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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brownish Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Ferula assa-foetida
Hydrangea
Common Name
Asafoetida
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
asafoetida
Hortensie
In French
Asafoetida
Hortensia
In Spanish
Asa fétida
Hortensia
In Greek
Μηδικό σίλφιο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Asafoetida
Hortênsia
In Polish
Asafoetida
Hortensja
In Latin
Asafoetida
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Asafoetida and Hydrangea
Season and care of Asafoetida and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Asafoetida and Hydrangea Physical Information
Asafoetida and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Hydrangea are as follows:
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Asafoetida and Hydrangea
Care of Asafoetida and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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.