Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
12.00 cm
6.56 cm
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
-
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ASTILBOIDES tabularis
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Astilboides, Shieldleaf Rodgersia
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Saxifragaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Properties of Astilboides and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Astilboides and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Astilboides and Ubi. Astilboides doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Astilboides does not have fragrant flowers. Astilboides has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Astilboides and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Astilboides and Ubi
Season and care of Astilboides and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Astilboides and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilboides season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Astilboides is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Astilboides is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilboides and Ubi Physical Information
Astilboides and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Astilboides height is 12.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Astilboides and Ubi are as follows:
Astilboides flower color: White and Ivory
Astilboides leaf color: Light Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Astilboides and Ubi
Care of Astilboides and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilboides 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 Astilboides needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.