Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Hortensie
Igel Kaktus
In French
Hortensia
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Hortensia
cactus de erizo
In Greek
υδραγεία
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Hortensja
jeż kaktus
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and Echinopsis
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Echinopsis? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Echinopsis. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Echinopsis doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Echinopsis
Season and care of Ubi and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Echinopsis season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ubi and Echinopsis Physical Information
Ubi and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Echinopsis are as follows:
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
Ubi leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Ubi and Echinopsis
Care of Ubi and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.