Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Adenium obesum
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-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
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ADENIUM obesum
Hydrangea
Common Name
Sabi star, Impala lily
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
Hydrangea
In German
Wüstenrose
Hortensie
In French
Desert Rose
Hortensia
In Spanish
Rosa del desierto
Hortensia
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Rosa do Deserto
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kwiat pustyni
Hortensja
In Latin
Desert resurrexit
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cornales
Family
Apocynaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Desert Rose and Hydrangea
Season and care of Desert Rose and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Rose and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Desert Rose and Hydrangea Physical Information
Desert Rose and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Rose and Hydrangea are as follows:
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Rose and Hydrangea
Care of Desert Rose and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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 Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.