Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
12 - 10
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
8,9,12,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
All year
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Light
Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Echeveria
In German
Hortensie
Echeveria
In French
Hortensia
Echeveria
In Spanish
Hortensia
Echeveria
In Greek
υδραγεία
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Echeveria
In Polish
Hortensja
Echeveria
In Latin
Hibiscus
Aeonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Saxifragales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Echeveria
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Echeveria
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Echeveria? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Echeveria. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Echeveria doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Echeveria 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 Echeveria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Echeveria
Season and care of Hydrangea and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Echeveria season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Hydrangea and Echeveria Physical Information
Hydrangea and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Echeveria are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Hydrangea and Echeveria
Care of Hydrangea and Echeveria 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 Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.