Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
तरकश ट्री
In German
Hortensie
Köcherbaum
In French
Hortensia
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
υδραγεία
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
Hortensja
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Asparagales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Asphodeloideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Quiver Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Quiver Tree? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Quiver Tree. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Quiver 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 Quiver 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 Quiver Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Hydrangea and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Quiver Tree season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Hydrangea and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Hydrangea and Quiver Tree
Care of Hydrangea and Quiver 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 Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.