Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Sakaki
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Sakaki
Hydrangea
In German
Sperrstrauch
Hortensie
In French
Sakaki
Hortensia
In Spanish
Sakaki
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Hortênsia
In Polish
Sakaki
Hortensja
Family
Theaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Sakaki and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Ubi. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Ubi has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing. 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 Sakaki and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Ubi
Season and care of Sakaki and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sakaki and Ubi Physical Information
Sakaki and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Ubi are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Sakaki and Ubi
Care of Sakaki and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki 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.