Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
-
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Octopus tree
In French
Hortensia
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Hortensia
árbol pulpo
In Greek
υδραγεία
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Hortensja
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Schefflera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Octopus Tree. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Hydrangea and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Octopus Tree season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Hydrangea and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Octopus Tree
Care of Hydrangea and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.