Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
V. × heilbornii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
-
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
In Hindi
Babaco
Hydrangea
In German
Babaco
Hortensie
In French
Babaco
Hortensia
In Spanish
Babaco
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Babaco
Hortênsia
In Polish
Babaco
Hortensja
Family
Caricaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Babaco and Batavia
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Batavia? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Batavia. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Batavia doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco has allergic reactions like and Batavia has allergic reactions like . 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 Babaco and Batavia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Batavia
Season and care of Babaco and Batavia is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Batavia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Batavia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Batavia is Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Batavia is Neutral.
Babaco and Batavia Physical Information
Babaco and Batavia physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Batavia are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
- Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Babaco and Batavia
Care of Babaco and Batavia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.