Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
African Blue Lily
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
Hortensie
afrikanische Lilie
In French
Hortensia
Afrique lys
In Spanish
Hortensia
lirio africano
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
lírio africano
In Polish
Hortensja
afrykański lilia
In Latin
Hibiscus
African lilium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Agapanthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Agapanthoideae
Properties of Hydrangea and African Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and African Lily? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and African Lily. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and African Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and African Lily 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 Hydrangea and African Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and African Lily
Season and care of Hydrangea and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and African Lily season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for African Lily is Neutral.
Hydrangea and African Lily Physical Information
Hydrangea and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and African Lily are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and African Lily
Care of Hydrangea and African Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.