Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-9
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बोतल ट्री
In German
Hortensie
Flaschenbaum
In French
Hortensia
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Hortensja
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Hibiscus
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Ophiuroides
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Sorghum
Sterculioideae