Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Palm or Cycad
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
  
Types
Not Available
  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
Habitat
Floodplains, Lowland, River side, Swamps
  
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Ivory
  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Circular, dissected, long and linear
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Late Autumn
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Light
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Light
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects
  
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Flies
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Baldness, Cold, Cough, Migraines, Sore throat
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
SABAL minor
  
Hydrangea
  
Common Name
Bush Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Little Blue Stem, Swamp Palmetto
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
बौना पल्मेट्टो
  
Hydrangea
  
In German
Zwerg Palmetto
  
Hortensie
  
In French
Palmetto nain
  
Hortensia
  
In Spanish
Palmetto enano
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
Νάνος Palmetto
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
Palmetto anão
  
Hortênsia
  
In Polish
Dwarf Palmetto
  
Hortensja
  
In Latin
Pumilio Palmetto
  
Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Arecales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Arecaceae
  
Hydrangeaceae
  
Genus
Sabal
  
Hydrangea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea
Season and care of Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Dwarf Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea Physical Information
Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Palmetto height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea are as follows:
Dwarf Palmetto flower color: Ivory
Dwarf Palmetto leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea
Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Dwarf Palmetto 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.