Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Copper iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Copper Iris
In German
Hortensie
Copper Iris
In French
Hortensia
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cobre Iris
In Greek
υδραγεία
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Copper Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Hibiscus
Iris Copper
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Ubi and Copper Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Copper Iris? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Copper Iris. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Copper Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Copper Iris
Season and care of Ubi and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Copper Iris season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ubi and Copper Iris Physical Information
Ubi and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Copper Iris are as follows:
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Ubi leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Ubi and Copper Iris
Care of Ubi and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.