Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Trees
Shrubs
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Feronia limonia, Limonia acidissima
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
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
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Autumn
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Gastric
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, Snakebite
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
-
Botanical Name
Limonia acidissima
Hydrangea
Common Name
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Indischer Holzapfel
Hortensie
In French
Kawista
Hortensia
In Spanish
Kawista
Hortensia
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Limonia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Feronia słoniowa
Hortensja
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Rutaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
-
Season and Care of Wood Apple and Hydrangea
Season and care of Wood Apple and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Apple and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Apple season is Autumn and Hydrangea season is Autumn. The type of soil for Wood Apple is Rich and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Wood Apple and Hydrangea Physical Information
Wood Apple and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Apple and Hydrangea are as follows:
Wood Apple flower color: White
Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Apple and Hydrangea
Care of Wood Apple and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Wood Apple 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.