Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
South America
Africa
Types
V. × heilbornii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove shoots
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
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Babaco
Hydrangea
In German
Babaco
Hortensie
In French
Babaco
Hortensia
In Spanish
Babaco
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Babaco
Hortênsia
In Polish
Babaco
Hortensja
Family
Caricaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Babaco and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Babaco and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Babaco and Yardlong Bean. Babaco doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Babaco does not have fragrant flowers. Babaco has allergic reactions like and Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like . 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 Babaco and Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Babaco and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Babaco and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Babaco and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Babaco and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Babaco and Yardlong Bean
Care of Babaco and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.