Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema crispum, Aglaonema marantifolium
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
14-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2
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
White, Light Green, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
-
Botanical Name
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Chinese Evergreen
Hydrangea
In German
Kolbenfaden
Hortensie
In French
Chinese Evergreen
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chinese Evergreen
Hortensia
In Greek
Chinese Evergreen
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chinese Evergreen
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chinese Evergreen
Hortensja
In Latin
Chinese Evergreen
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cornales
Family
Araceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Aglaonema
Hydrangea
Season and Care of Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea
Season and care of Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea Physical Information
Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Evergreen height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea are as follows:
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Chinese Evergreen leaf color:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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.