Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs
  
Epiphyte
  
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
  
Mexico
  
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
  
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
  
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-8
  
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
  
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
White, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Dark Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Acicular
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Light
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Light
  
Well-aerated
  
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
  
Remove lateral branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies
  
Aphids, Mites
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Very little waste
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
  
LAELIA anceps
  
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
Laelia, Orchid
  
In Hindi
Hydrangea
  
Laelia
  
In German
Hortensie
  
Laelia
  
In French
Hortensia
  
Laelia
  
In Spanish
Hortensia
  
Laelia
  
In Greek
υδραγεία
  
Laelia
  
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
  
Laelia
  
In Polish
Hortensja
  
Laelia
  
In Latin
Hibiscus
  
Laelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Orchidales
  
Family
Hydrangeaceae
  
Orchidaceae
  
Genus
Hydrangea
  
Laelia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Epidendreae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Epidendroideae
  
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Laelia
Season and care of Hydrangea and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Laelia season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Laelia is Not Available.
Hydrangea and Laelia Physical Information
Hydrangea and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Laelia are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Laelia
Care of Hydrangea and Laelia 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 Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.