Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Green, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Star-of-Bethlehem
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Star-of-Bethlehem
In German
Hortensie
Stern -of- Bethlehem
In French
Hortensia
Star- de - Bethléem
In Spanish
Hortensia
Estrella de Belen
In Greek
υδραγεία
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Star of -Bethlehem
In Polish
Hortensja
Star- of- Betlejem
In Latin
Hibiscus
Star of Bethlehem ,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Ornithogalum
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Ornithogaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Ornithogaloideae
Properties of Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Star-of-Bethlehem 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem
Season and care of Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Star-of-Bethlehem season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem Physical Information
Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
- Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem
Care of Hydrangea and Star-of-Bethlehem 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 Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.