Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Damp Places, Marshy ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Snails
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ADIANTUM pedatum
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
Common Name
Maidenhair Fern
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Tritoma
In German
Hortensie
Tritoma
In French
Hortensia
Tritoma
In Spanish
Hortensia
tritoma
In Greek
υδραγεία
tritoma
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Tritoma
In Polish
Hortensja
Tritoma
In Latin
Hibiscus
Trytoma
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asparagales
Family
Pteridaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Not Available
Kniphofia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma
Wondering what are the properties of Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma? We provide you with everything About Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma. Maidenhair Fern doesn't have thorns and Tritoma doesn't have thorns. Also Maidenhair Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Maidenhair Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tritoma 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 Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma
Season and care of Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma is important to know. While considering everything about Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Maidenhair Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tritoma season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Loam and for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Maidenhair Fern is Acidic and for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral.
Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma Physical Information
Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma physical information is very important for comparison. Maidenhair Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma are as follows:
Maidenhair Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Maidenhair Fern leaf color: Green
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
- Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma
Care of Maidenhair Fern and Tritoma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Maidenhair Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Maidenhair Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tritoma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
