Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
-9999
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Yellow, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Hydrangea
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Hortensie
In French
Épinards d'eau
Hortensia
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Hortensia
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Hortênsia
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Hortensja
In Latin
Water Spinach
Hibiscus
Family
Convolvulaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like and Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like . 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 Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean
Season and care of Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean Physical Information
Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
- Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Care of Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean
Care of Water Spinach and Yardlong Bean include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.