Is hydrangea harmful to pregnant women? Is it the same as hydrangea?

1. Is it harmful?

Hydrangea is harmful to pregnant women. Although it has extremely high ornamental value, its fragrance is very strong. The fragrance can make pregnant women feel uncomfortable, and the pollen can easily cause allergies. Moreover, it is poisonous. If there is a pregnant woman at home, there will be a great risk, and the hydrangea needs to be moved outdoors as soon as possible.

2. Is it the same as hydrangea?

Hydrangea and hydrangea are not the same plant. The only similarity between the two is their names, but there is actually a big difference between them.

1. Difference in plant shape: Hydrangea is a type of shrub and can grow to about 1-1.4 meters; while hydrangea is an herbaceous plant with a relatively short plant shape, usually only growing to about 30-60cm.

2. Difference in leaves: The leaves of hydrangea are oval to oval-oblong, with relatively pointed tips and inconspicuous lateral veins; the leaves of hydrangea are round or kidney-shaped, with wavy cracks on the leaf edges.

3. Differences in flowers: Hydrangea flowers come in many colors, such as white, blue, pink, etc., and the flowers are relatively fuller in shape; hydrangea flowers are usually pink, red, etc., and the flowers are relatively smaller in shape.