Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Shrub
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
RHUS lancea
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
African Sumac
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Hortensie
African sumac
In French
Hortensia
sumac africaine
In Spanish
Hortensia
zumaque africano
In Greek
υδραγεία
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
sumac africano
In Polish
Hortensja
afrykański sumaka
In Latin
Hibiscus
African sumac
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Anacardioideae
Properties of Hydrangea and African Sumac
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and African Sumac? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and African Sumac. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and African Sumac 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 Sumac 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 Sumac and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and African Sumac
Season and care of Hydrangea and African Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and African Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and African Sumac season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for African Sumac is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and African Sumac Physical Information
Hydrangea and African Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and African Sumac are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- African Sumac leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and African Sumac
Care of Hydrangea and African Sumac 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 Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.