Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
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, 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
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilizer every month during spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Earwigs, fungus, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antirheumatic, Appetite enhancer, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold, Headache, Laxative, Muscle Pain, Sore throat, Sweat bullets, Tonsillitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
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Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ALPINIA purpurata
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Jungle Queen, Red Ginger
In Hindi
Hydrangea
लाल अदरक
In German
Hortensie
Red Ginger
In French
Hortensia
Red Ginger
In Spanish
Hortensia
Red Ginger
In Greek
υδραγεία
Red Ginger
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Red Ginger
In Polish
Hortensja
Red Ginger
In Latin
Hibiscus
Gingiberi Rubrum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cornales
Zingiberales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant
Season and care of Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Red Ginger Plant season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Red Ginger Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Red Ginger Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant Physical Information
Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Red Ginger Plant height is 180.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Red Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Red Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant
Care of Hydrangea and Red Ginger Plant 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 Red Ginger Plant 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 Red Ginger Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.