Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Hortensie
Ohio buckeye
In French
Hortensia
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Hortensia
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
υδραγεία
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Hortensja
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Ohio Buckeye season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Hydrangea and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.