Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Africa
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
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
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
Hydrangea
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Hortensie
In French
Asian bittersweet
Hortensia
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
Hortensia
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
Hortensja
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
Hibiscus
Family
Celastraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Properties of Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean. Bittersweet doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Bittersweet does not have fragrant flowers. Bittersweet has allergic reactions like Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash and Vomiting and Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash 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 Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean
Care of Bittersweet and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches and Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bittersweet 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.