Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
False Indigo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
इंडिगो
In German
Hortensie
falsches Indigo
In French
Hortensia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Hortensia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
υδραγεία
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
false Indigo
In Polish
Hortensja
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Hibiscus
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and False Indigo. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and False Indigo
Season and care of Hydrangea and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and False Indigo season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and False Indigo Physical Information
Hydrangea and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and False Indigo are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Hydrangea and False Indigo
Care of Hydrangea and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.