Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Asia
Types
-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
-9999
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish 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
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
-
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
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
bees
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
Hydrangea
In German
Saururus cernuus
Hortensie
In French
Saururus cernuus
Hortensia
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
Hortensia
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
Hortensja
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
Hibiscus
Family
Saururaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
-
Properties of Saururus cernuus and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Saururus cernuus and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Saururus cernuus and Ubi. Saururus cernuus doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Saururus cernuus does not have fragrant flowers. Saururus cernuus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Pollen and Ubi has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Pollen. 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 Saururus cernuus and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Ubi
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Ubi Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Ubi are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Saururus cernuus and Ubi
Care of Saururus cernuus and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus 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.