Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cactus
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-12
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
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Hortensie
Osterkaktus
In French
Hortensia
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Hortensia
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
υδραγεία
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Hortensja
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Easter cactus. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Easter cactus
Season and care of Hydrangea and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Easter cactus season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Hydrangea and Easter cactus Physical Information
Hydrangea and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Easter cactus are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Hydrangea and Easter cactus
Care of Hydrangea and Easter cactus 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 Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.