Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
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Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LACTUCA sativa 'Reine Des Glaces'
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Batavia, Crisphead Lettuce, Iceberg Lettuce, Queen of the Ice Lettuce, Reine Des Glaces Lettuce
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Hydrangea
sweetshrub
In German
Hortensie
sweetshrub
In French
Hortensia
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Hortensia
sweetshrub
In Greek
υδραγεία
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
sweetshrub
In Polish
Hortensja
sweetshrub
In Latin
Hibiscus
sweetshrub
Family
Asteraceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Batavia and Sweetshrub
Wondering what are the properties of Batavia and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Batavia and Sweetshrub. Batavia doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Batavia does not have fragrant flowers. Batavia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Batavia and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Batavia and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Batavia and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Batavia and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Batavia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Batavia is Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Batavia is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Batavia and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Batavia and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Batavia height is 25.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Batavia and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Batavia flower color: Tan and Brown
Batavia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Batavia and Sweetshrub
Care of Batavia and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Batavia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Batavia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.