Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa
Argentina, Chile
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
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For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Hydrangea
boxberry
In German
Hortensie
boxberry
In French
Hortensia
boxberry
In Spanish
Hortensia
boxberry
In Greek
υδραγεία
boxberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
boxberry
In Polish
Hortensja
boxberry
In Latin
Hibiscus
Burning
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Boxberry
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Boxberry. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Boxberry 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 Yardlong Bean and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Boxberry
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Yardlong Bean and Boxberry Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Boxberry are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Boxberry
Care of Yardlong Bean and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.