Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cryptanthus 'Absolute Zero'
Cryptanthus 'Agate'
Cryptanthus 'Alberta'
Cryptanthus 'Alpine Frost'
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
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
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Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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 Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
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, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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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
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CRYPTANTHUS
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Cryptanthus, Earth Star
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Earth Star
In German
Hortensie
Erdstern
In French
Hortensia
Terre étoile
In Spanish
Hortensia
estrella de la tierra
In Greek
υδραγεία
γη αστεριών
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Estrela da terra
In Polish
Hortensja
Gwiazda ziemi
In Latin
Hibiscus
terra, stella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Bromeliales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Cryptanthus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Bromelioideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Earth Star
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Earth Star? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Earth Star. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Earth Star doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Earth Star 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 Earth Star and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Earth Star
Season and care of Hydrangea and Earth Star is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Earth Star Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Earth Star season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Earth Star is while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Earth Star is .
Hydrangea and Earth Star Physical Information
Hydrangea and Earth Star physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Earth Star height is 20.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Earth Star are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Earth Star flower color:
- Earth Star leaf color:
Care of Hydrangea and Earth Star
Care of Hydrangea and Earth Star 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 Earth Star pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Pinching, 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 Earth Star needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.