Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Mexico, Central America, South America, Brazil, Africa, Middle Africa, Polynesia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Nephrolepis biserrata, Nephrolepis cordifolia, Nephrolepis multiflora
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Forests, Humid climates, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
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
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, 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
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Erythema, Periungual swelling, Scaling, Vesicles
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
NEPHROLEPIS exaltata 'Bostoniensis'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Boston swordfern, Wild Boston fern, Tuber ladder fern, Fishbone fern
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बोस्टन फर्न
पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Boston Fern
Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
Boston Fern
Plante
In Spanish
Hortensia
helecho de Boston
Planta
In Greek
υδραγεία
Βοστώνη Fern
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Boston Fern
Plantar
In Polish
Hortensja
Boston paproci
Roślina
In Latin
Hibiscus
Boston Fern
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Filicopsida
Order
Cornales
Polypodiales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Nephrolepis Schott
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Boston Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Boston Fern? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Boston Fern. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Boston Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Boston Fern 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 Boston Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Boston Fern
Season and care of Hydrangea and Boston Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Boston Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Boston Fern season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Boston Fern is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Boston Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Boston Fern Physical Information
Hydrangea and Boston Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Boston Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Boston Fern are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Boston Fern flower color: Not Available
- Boston Fern leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Boston Fern
Care of Hydrangea and Boston Fern 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 Boston Fern pruning is done 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 Boston Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.