Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-9
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Snow Flake
In German
Hortensie
Schneeflocke
In French
Hortensia
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
Hortensia
Copo de nieve
In Greek
υδραγεία
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Floco de neve
In Polish
Hortensja
Płatek śniegu
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Centipede Grass and Snow Flake
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Snow Flake? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Snow Flake. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Snow Flake doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Snow Flake 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 Centipede Grass and Snow Flake and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Snow Flake
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snow Flake season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Centipede Grass and Snow Flake Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Snow Flake are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Snow Flake
Care of Centipede Grass and Snow Flake include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves and Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.