Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
Curcuma longa
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
Turmeric, Curcuma
In German
Hortensie
Kurkuma
In French
Hortensia
curcuma
In Spanish
Hortensia
Curcuma longa
In Greek
υδραγεία
κουρκούμη
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
curcuma
In Polish
Hortensja
kurkuma
In Latin
Hibiscus
turmeric
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Zingiberoideae
Season and Care of Ubi and Turmeric
Season and care of Ubi and Turmeric is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and Turmeric Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and Turmeric season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for Turmeric is Loam while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Turmeric is Neutral.
Ubi and Turmeric Physical Information
Ubi and Turmeric physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Ubi and Turmeric are as follows:
Care of Ubi and Turmeric
Care of Ubi and Turmeric include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turmeric needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.