Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Winter heath
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Hydrangea
In German
Alpine Heath
Hortensie
In French
Alpine Heath
Hortensia
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Hortensia
In Greek
Alpine Heath
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Hortênsia
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Hortensja
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Ubi
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Ubi Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Ubi are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Ubi
Care of Alpine Heath and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.