Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrubs
Origin
Japan
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Spathoglottis plicata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
Hydrangea
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Hydrangea
In German
Ground Orchid
Hortensie
In French
Ground Orchid
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Hortensia
In Greek
Ground Orchid
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Hortênsia
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Hortensja
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cornales
Family
Orchidaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Hydrangea
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Hydrangea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Ground Orchid and Hydrangea Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Hydrangea are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Hydrangea
Care of Ground Orchid and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.