Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Ornamental Plants
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Agave americana, Agave parryi, Agave victoriae-reginae
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-12
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, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Sword-like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Needs small amount of water
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
-
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Hortensie
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Hortensia
Century Plant
In Spanish
Hortensia
Planta de siglo
In Greek
υδραγεία
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Century Plant
In Polish
Hortensja
Century Plant
In Latin
Hibiscus
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Hydrangea and Century Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Century Plant? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Century Plant. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Century Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Century Plant 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 Century Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Century Plant
Season and care of Hydrangea and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Century Plant season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Century Plant Physical Information
Hydrangea and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Century Plant are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Hydrangea and Century Plant
Care of Hydrangea and Century Plant 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 Century Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.