Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Hortensie
In French
Sapotillier
Hortensia
In Spanish
chicle
Hortensia
In Greek
sapodilla
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Hortensja
In Latin
sapodilla
Hibiscus
Family
Sapotaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Sapodilla and Ubi
Season and care of Sapodilla and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Ubi Physical Information
Sapodilla and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Ubi are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Sapodilla and Ubi
Care of Sapodilla and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla 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.