Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-12
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
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Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Hortensie
Laub- Cattail
In French
Hortensia
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
Hortensia
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
υδραγεία
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Hortensja
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Hibiscus
broadleaf Cattail
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Broadleaf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Broadleaf Cattail 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 Broadleaf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Care of Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Ubi and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.