Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Spathoglottis plicata
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
-
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CALANTHE discolor
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Ground Orchid
In German
Hortensie
Ground Orchid
In French
Hortensia
Ground Orchid
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ground Orchid
In Greek
υδραγεία
Ground Orchid
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Ground Orchid
In Polish
Hortensja
Ground Orchid
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ground Orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Ground Orchid
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Ground Orchid? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Ground Orchid. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Ground Orchid doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Ground Orchid 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 Ground Orchid and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Ground Orchid
Season and care of Hydrangea and Ground Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Ground Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Ground Orchid season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Ground Orchid Physical Information
Hydrangea and Ground Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Ground Orchid are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
- Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Ground Orchid
Care of Hydrangea and Ground Orchid 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 Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.