Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Brazil
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rainforest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
No
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Neoregelia spectabilis
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Bloody Bromeliad, Painted Fingernails
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
painted fingernail
Hydrangea
In German
painted fingernail
Hortensie
In French
Neoregelia spectabilis
Hortensia
In Spanish
painted fingernail
Hortensia
In Greek
painted fingernail
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Painted fingernails
Hortênsia
In Polish
painted fingernail
Hortensja
In Latin
Neoregelia spectabilis
Hibiscus
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
-
Properties of Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root. Painted Fingernails has thorns and Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns. Also Painted Fingernails does not have fragrant flowers. Painted Fingernails has allergic reactions like and Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like . 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 Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Fingernails season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Painted Fingernails is Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Painted Fingernails is and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Fingernails height is 15.20 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Painted Fingernails flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Painted Fingernails leaf color: Red, Olive and Yellow green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root
Care of Painted Fingernails and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Fingernails pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Painted Fingernails needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.