Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis corniculata
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Wood Sorrel
In German
Hortensie
Sauerklee
In French
Hortensia
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Hortensia
alazán de madera
In Greek
υδραγεία
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Hortensja
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
Hibiscus
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Oxalidales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Wood Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Wood Sorrel season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel
Care of Hydrangea and Wood Sorrel 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 Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.