Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Shrubs
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
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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 Shape
Y-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
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
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Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
Hydrangea
Common Name
Celosia
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Celosia
Hydrangea
In German
Celosia
Hortensie
In French
Celosia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Celosia
Hortensia
In Greek
Celosia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Celosia
Hortênsia
In Polish
celosia
Hortensja
In Latin
Celosia
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Celosia and Hydrangea
Season and care of Celosia and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Celosia and Hydrangea Physical Information
Celosia and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Hydrangea are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Hydrangea
Care of Celosia and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally 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 Celosia 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.