Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-12
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, 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
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Hortensie
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Hortensia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Hortensia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
υδραγεία
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Hortensja
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Hibiscus
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Opuntia Mill
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Opuntieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Hydrangea and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Barbary Fig season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Hydrangea and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Barbary Fig
Care of Hydrangea and Barbary Fig 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 Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.