Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
White, Red, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
SINNINGIA speciosa
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Sinningia, Gloxinia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Sinningia
In German
Hortensie
Sinningia
In French
Hortensia
Sinningia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Sinningia
In Greek
υδραγεία
Sinningia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Sinningia
In Polish
Hortensja
Sinningia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Sinningia
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Gesnariaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and Sinningia
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Sinningia? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Sinningia. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Sinningia doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sinningia 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 Sinningia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Sinningia
Season and care of Ubi and Sinningia is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Sinningia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Sinningia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Sinningia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ubi and Sinningia Physical Information
Ubi and Sinningia physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Sinningia are as follows:
Care of Ubi and Sinningia
Care of Ubi and Sinningia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sinningia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.