Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
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
Bees
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
Sedum acre
Hydrangea
Common Name
Stonecrop
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Stonecrop
Hydrangea
In German
Stonecrop
Hortensie
In French
Orpin
Hortensia
In Spanish
uva de gato
Hortensia
In Greek
Stonecrop
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Stonecrop
Hortênsia
In Polish
rozchodnika
Hortensja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Cornales
Family
Crassulaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Stonecrop and Hydrangea
Season and care of Stonecrop and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Stonecrop and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Stonecrop and Hydrangea Physical Information
Stonecrop and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Stonecrop and Hydrangea are as follows:
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Stonecrop and Hydrangea
Care of Stonecrop and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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.