Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIOSCOREA alata
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
White Currant
In German
Hortensie
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Hortensia
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
Hortensia
grosella blanca
In Greek
υδραγεία
white currant
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
groselha-branca
In Polish
Hortensja
biała porzeczka
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ribes glandulosum
Family
Dioscoreaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Ubi and White Currant
Wondering what are the properties of Ubi and White Currant? We provide you with everything About Ubi and White Currant. Ubi doesn't have thorns and White Currant doesn't have thorns. Also Ubi does not have fragrant flowers. Ubi has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and White Currant 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 White Currant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ubi and White Currant
Season and care of Ubi and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Ubi and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ubi season is Spring and Summer and White Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ubi is Clay, Loam and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Ubi and White Currant Physical Information
Ubi and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ubi and White Currant are as follows:
Care of Ubi and White Currant
Care of Ubi and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Currant pruning is done 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.