Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Hydrangea
In German
Magnolienbaum
Hortensie
In French
magnolia
Hortensia
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Hortensia
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
magnólia
Hortênsia
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Hortensja
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Cornales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Hydrangea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea
Care of Magnolia Tree and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and 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. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.