Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Africa
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Hardwood forests, pine woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
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
Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Ovate
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Gaultheria procumbens
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
boxberry
Hydrangea
In German
boxberry
Hortensie
In French
boxberry
Hortensia
In Spanish
boxberry
Hortensia
In Greek
boxberry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
boxberry
Hortênsia
In Polish
boxberry
Hortensja
In Latin
Burning
Hibiscus
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
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Properties of Boxberry and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Boxberry and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Boxberry and Yardlong Bean. Boxberry doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Boxberry does not have fragrant flowers. Boxberry has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face and Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat and Swelling in the face. 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 Boxberry and Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Boxberry and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Boxberry and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Boxberry and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Boxberry and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Boxberry and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Boxberry and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Boxberry and Yardlong Bean
Care of Boxberry and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxberry 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.