Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
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, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Leaf Cutting, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
जेड पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Geldbaum
In French
Hortensia
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crassula ovata
In Greek
υδραγεία
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Hortensja
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Hibiscus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Crassulaceae
Subfamily
-
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Jade Plant
Season and care of Hydrangea and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Jade Plant season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Hydrangea and Jade Plant Physical Information
Hydrangea and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Jade Plant are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Jade Plant
Care of Hydrangea and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.