Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Not Available
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
13-15
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
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Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Light
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The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Light
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
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
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Schlumbergera
In German
Hortensie
Schlumbergera
In French
Hortensia
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Hortensia
Schlumbergera
In Greek
υδραγεία
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Hortensja
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Hibiscus
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Schlumbergera
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Schlumbergera. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Hydrangea and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Schlumbergera season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Hydrangea and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Hydrangea and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hydrangea and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hydrangea and Schlumbergera
Care of Hydrangea and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.