Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
China, Japan
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full 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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
Hydrangea
pachysandra
In German
Hortensie
Ysander
In French
Hortensia
pachysandra
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pachysandra
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pachysandra
In Polish
Hortensja
Runianka
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Pachysandra
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
sarcococceae
Subfamily
Not Available
NA
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Pachysandra
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Pachysandra? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Pachysandra. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Pachysandra doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Pachysandra
Season and care of Hydrangea and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Pachysandra season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Pachysandra Physical Information
Hydrangea and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Pachysandra are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Pachysandra
Care of Hydrangea and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.