Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Echinopsis pachanoi
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
12-15
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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
-
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
extracted oil
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
San Pedro
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Hortensie
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Hortensia
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Hortensia
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
υδραγεία
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Wachuma
In Polish
Hortensja
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Hibiscus
San Pedro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Echinopsis
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Hydrangea and San Pedro
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and San Pedro? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and San Pedro. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and San Pedro doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and San Pedro 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 San Pedro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and San Pedro
Season and care of Hydrangea and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and San Pedro season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and San Pedro Physical Information
Hydrangea and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and San Pedro are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color:
Care of Hydrangea and San Pedro
Care of Hydrangea and San Pedro 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 San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.