Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-13
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
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Variegated Cassava
In German
Hortensie
Verändertes Cassava
In French
Hortensia
panaché manioc
In Spanish
Hortensia
abigarrado Yuca
In Greek
υδραγεία
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
variegated de mandioca
In Polish
Hortensja
Kolorowy Maniok
In Latin
Hibiscus
variegated Cassava
Order
Cornales
Malpighiales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Variegated Cassava doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Variegated Cassava 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 Variegated Cassava and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava
Season and care of Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Variegated Cassava season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava Physical Information
Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
- Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava
Care of Hydrangea and Variegated Cassava 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 Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Cassava needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.