Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants
Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Agave americana, Agave parryi, Agave victoriae-reginae
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
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 pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for making soaps
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
AGAVE gypsophila
Hydrangea
Common Name
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
सदी संयंत्र
Hydrangea
In German
Jahrhundert-Anlage
Hortensie
In French
Century Plant
Hortensia
In Spanish
Planta de siglo
Hortensia
In Greek
αιώνα φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Century Plant
Hortênsia
In Polish
Century Plant
Hortensja
In Latin
Century Plant
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Agavaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Century Plant and Hydrangea
Season and care of Century Plant and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Century Plant and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Century Plant is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Century Plant and Hydrangea Physical Information
Century Plant and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Century Plant and Hydrangea are as follows:
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Century Plant and Hydrangea
Care of Century Plant and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Century Plant 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.