Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
Hydrangea
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
Hydrangea
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Hortensie
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
Hortensia
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
Hortensia
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
Hortênsia
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
Hortensja
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asparagaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Hydrangea season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Star-of-Bethlehem 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.