Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Reduce watering in winter
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
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
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Cleistocactus
In German
Hortensie
Cleistocactus
In French
Hortensia
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cleistocactus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Hortensja
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Cleistocactus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Cleistocactus. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Hydrangea and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Cleistocactus season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Hydrangea and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
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Care of Hydrangea and Cleistocactus
Care of Hydrangea and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.