Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Indirect sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
-
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Hortensie
Guzmania lingulata
In French
Hortensia
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
Hortensia
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
υδραγεία
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
Hortensja
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
Hibiscus
Guzmania lingulata
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Bromeliaceae
Subfamily
-
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Ubi and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Guzmania. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Guzmania
Season and care of Ubi and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Guzmania season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Ubi and Guzmania Physical Information
Ubi and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Guzmania are as follows:
Care of Ubi and Guzmania
Care of Ubi and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.