Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Dudleya
In German
Hortensie
Dudleya
In French
Hortensia
Dudleya
In Spanish
Hortensia
dudleya
In Greek
υδραγεία
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Dudleya
In Polish
Hortensja
Dudleya
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Dudleya. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dudleya 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 Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Dudleya
Season and care of Ubi and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Dudleya season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Ubi and Dudleya Physical Information
Ubi and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Dudleya are as follows:
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Ubi leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Ubi and Dudleya
Care of Ubi and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.