Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Shrubs
Origin
Mexico
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver, Gray
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRAHEA armata
Hydrangea
Common Name
Blue Hesper Palm, Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Fan Palm
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Mexican Blue Palm
Hydrangea
In German
Mexican Blue Palm
Hortensie
In French
Palmier bleu du Mexique
Hortensia
In Spanish
palma blanca
Hortensia
In Greek
Mexican Blue Palm
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Mexican Blue Palm
Hortênsia
In Polish
Mexican Blue Palm
Hortensja
In Latin
Mexican Blue Palm
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea
Season and care of Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Blue Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Mexican Blue Palm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea Physical Information
Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Blue Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea are as follows:
Mexican Blue Palm flower color: Ivory
Mexican Blue Palm leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver and Gray
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea
Care of Mexican Blue Palm and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Blue Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Mexican Blue Palm 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.