Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
6.56 cm
6.56 cm
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
-
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
GEUM
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Avens
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
In German
Hortensie
Hortensie
In French
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Hortensia
In Greek
υδραγεία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Hortensja
Hortensja
In Latin
Hibiscus
Hibiscus
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Rosaceae
Properties of Ubi and Avens
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Avens? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Avens. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Avens doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Avens 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 Avens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Avens
Season and care of Ubi and Avens is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Avens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Avens season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Avens is Light while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Avens is Acidic.
Ubi and Avens Physical Information
Ubi and Avens physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Avens height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Avens are as follows:
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Ubi leaf color: Green
Avens flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Avens leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ubi and Avens
Care of Ubi and Avens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Avens 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 Avens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.