Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Zebra Plant
In German
Hortensie
Zebra Plant
In French
Hortensia
Zebra usine
In Spanish
Hortensia
Zebra Plant
In Greek
υδραγεία
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Hortensja
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
ferus Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Aphelandra
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Zebra Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Zebra Plant? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Zebra Plant. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Hydrangea and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Zebra Plant season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Zebra Plant is Not Available.
Hydrangea and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Hydrangea and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hydrangea and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
- Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hydrangea and Zebra Plant
Care of Hydrangea and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.