Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Mites
Bees, Flies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Hydrangea
Common Name
Schefflera
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Schefflera
Hydrangea
In German
Schefflera
Hortensie
In French
Schefflera
Hortensia
In Spanish
Schefflera
Hortensia
In Greek
Schefflera
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Schefflera
Hortênsia
In Polish
Schefflera
Hortensja
In Latin
Schefflera
Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Schefflera
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Schefflera and Hydrangea
Season and care of Schefflera and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Schefflera and Hydrangea Physical Information
Schefflera and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Hydrangea are as follows:
Schefflera flower color: Not Available
Schefflera leaf color: Not Available
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Schefflera and Hydrangea
Care of Schefflera and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.