Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Africa
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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 Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Chorisia
Hydrangea
In German
Chorisia
Hortensie
In French
Chorisia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chorisia
Hortensia
In Greek
Chorisia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chorisia
Hortensja
In Latin
Chorisia
Hibiscus
Family
Bombacaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Chorisia and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Chorisia and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chorisia and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Chorisia and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Chorisia and Yardlong Bean
Care of Chorisia and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chorisia 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.