Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aphelandra squarrosa
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Minimum Height
10.20 cm
30.00 cm
Minimum Width
45.70 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Light Blue, Dark Blue
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Zebra Plant
In German
Hortensie
Zebra Plant
In French
Hortensia
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Hortensia
Zebra Plant
In Greek
υδραγεία
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Hortensja
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
ferus Planta
Family
Lamiaceae
Marantaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Bugleweed and Zebra Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Bugleweed and Zebra Plant? We provide you with everything About Bugleweed and Zebra Plant. Bugleweed doesn't have thorns and Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Bugleweed does not have fragrant flowers. Bugleweed has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Zebra Plant 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 Bugleweed and Zebra Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Bugleweed and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is .
Bugleweed and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Bugleweed and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Zebra Plant flower color:
- Zebra Plant leaf color:
Care of Bugleweed and Zebra Plant
Care of Bugleweed and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zebra Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.