Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Hydrangea
alstroemeria
In German
Hortensie
Alstroemeria
In French
Hortensia
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Hortensia
Alstroemeria
In Greek
υδραγεία
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Hortensja
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Hibiscus
Alstroemeria
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Ubi and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Alstroemeria. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Ubi and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Ubi and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Alstroemeria season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Ubi and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Ubi and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Care of Ubi and Alstroemeria
Care of Ubi and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.