Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Peach
Ivory, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cuneate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Wood
Other Uses
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Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALCEA 'Peaches 'N' Dreams'
TRIPLARIS americana
Common Name
Hollyhock, Peaches 'n Dreams Hollyhock
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
In Spanish
Hortensia
guacamayo
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
arara
Family
Malvaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hollyhock and Macaw
Wondering what are the properties of Hollyhock and Macaw? We provide you with everything About Hollyhock and Macaw. Hollyhock doesn't have thorns and Macaw doesn't have thorns. Also Hollyhock does not have fragrant flowers. Hollyhock has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Macaw has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hollyhock and Macaw and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hollyhock and Macaw
Season and care of Hollyhock and Macaw is important to know. While considering everything about Hollyhock and Macaw Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hollyhock season is Summer and Macaw season is Summer. The type of soil for Hollyhock is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Macaw is Loam while the PH of soil for Hollyhock is Neutral and for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral.
Hollyhock and Macaw Physical Information
Hollyhock and Macaw physical information is very important for comparison. Hollyhock height is 12.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Hollyhock and Macaw are as follows:
Hollyhock flower color: White, Pink and Peach
Hollyhock leaf color: Green
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
- Macaw leaf color: Green
Care of Hollyhock and Macaw
Care of Hollyhock and Macaw include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hollyhock pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hollyhock needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.