Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Asia
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Arthritis, Inflammation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Tomatillos
In German
Hortensie
Tomatillos
In French
Hortensia
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Hortensia
Tomatillos
In Greek
υδραγεία
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Tomatillos
In Polish
Hortensja
Tomatillos
In Latin
Hibiscus
Tomatillos
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and Tomatillo
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and Tomatillo? We provide you with everything About Ubi and Tomatillo. Ubi doesn't have thorns and Tomatillo doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tomatillo 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 Tomatillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and Tomatillo
Season and care of Ubi and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Tomatillo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Ubi and Tomatillo Physical Information
Ubi and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Tomatillo are as follows:
Care of Ubi and Tomatillo
Care of Ubi and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.