Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Snow Flake
Hydrangea
In German
Schneeflocke
Hortensie
In French
Flocon de neige
Hortensia
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
Hortensia
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
Hortênsia
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Hortensja
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Snow Flake and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Snow Flake and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Snow Flake and Ubi. Snow Flake doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Flake does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Flake has allergic reactions like and Ubi has allergic reactions like . 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 Snow Flake and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Ubi
Season and care of Snow Flake and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Ubi season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Ubi Physical Information
Snow Flake and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Ubi are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Ubi
Care of Snow Flake and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake 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.