Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Applemint Baum
Hortensie
In French
Applemint Arbre
Hortensia
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Hortensia
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Hortênsia
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Hortensja
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Applemint and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Ubi. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Ubi has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Applemint and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Ubi
Season and care of Applemint and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Ubi Physical Information
Applemint and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Ubi are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Ubi
Care of Applemint and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint 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.