Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southern Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aloe
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Light
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
Cut Bulbs
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
Hydrangea
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Hortensie
Cape Aloe
In French
Hortensia
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Hortensja
Cape Aloe
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Asphodeloideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Cape Aloe
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Cape Aloe? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Cape Aloe. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Cape Aloe doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Hydrangea and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Cape Aloe season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Hydrangea and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Hydrangea and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Hydrangea and Cape Aloe
Care of Hydrangea and Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.