Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, United Kingdom, Northern Africa
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Humid climates, Riverbanks, Wet forest
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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 Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Fever
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ISOLEPIS cernua
Hydrangea
Common Name
Low Bulrush
Slender Clubrush
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
फाइबर ऑप्टिक घास
Hydrangea
In German
Lichtwellenleiter-Gras
Hortensie
In French
Fibre optique Herbe
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hierba de fibra óptica
Hortensia
In Greek
Οπτικών Ινών Grass
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Fibra Óptica Relva
Hortênsia
In Polish
Światłowody Trawa
Hortensja
In Latin
Fiber opticus Grass
Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Pooideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea
Season and care of Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fiber Optic Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Fiber Optic Grass is Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea Physical Information
Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Fiber Optic Grass height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea are as follows:
Fiber Optic Grass flower color: White
Fiber Optic Grass leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea
Care of Fiber Optic Grass and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fiber Optic Grass 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 Fiber Optic Grass 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.