Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema crispum, Aglaonema marantifolium
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
14-15
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
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Hortensie
Kolbenfaden
In French
Hortensia
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
Hortensia
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
υδραγεία
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Hortensja
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Hibiscus
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Alismatales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Araceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Aglaonema
Properties of Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Chinese Evergreen doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Chinese Evergreen season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color:
Care of Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Hydrangea and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.