Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
1-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
-
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Celosia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Celosia
In German
Hortensie
Celosia
In French
Hortensia
Celosia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Celosia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Celosia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Celosia
In Polish
Hortensja
celosia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Celosia
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Celosia. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Celosia doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Celosia 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 Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Celosia
Season and care of Ubi and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Celosia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Ubi and Celosia Physical Information
Ubi and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Celosia are as follows:
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Ubi leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Ubi and Celosia
Care of Ubi and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.