Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Vegetable
Types
Anigozanthos
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
100.00 cm
6.56 cm
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, 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
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Hydrangea
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensie
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensia
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensia
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Hortênsia
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Hortensja
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Hibiscus
Family
Haemodoraceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
-
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
-
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Ubi
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kangaroo Paws and Ubi Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Ubi are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Ubi
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.