Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
winter daphne
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
winter daphne
Hydrangea
In German
Daphne odora
Hortensie
In French
Daphne odora
Hortensia
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Hortensia
In Greek
Daphne odora
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Hortênsia
In Polish
Daphne odora
Hortensja
In Latin
Daphne odora
Hibiscus
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Winter Daphne and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Ubi. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Ubi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Ubi
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Ubi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Ubi Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Ubi are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Ubi
Care of Winter Daphne and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.