Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Green
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
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Esperanza
In German
Hortensie
Esperanza
In French
Hortensia
Esperanza
In Spanish
Hortensia
Esperanza
In Greek
υδραγεία
Esperanza
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Esperanza
In Polish
Hortensja
Esperanza
In Latin
Hibiscus
Esperanza
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Esperanza
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Esperanza? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Esperanza. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Esperanza 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 Esperanza 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 Esperanza and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Esperanza
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yardlong Bean and Esperanza Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Esperanza are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Esperanza
Care of Yardlong Bean and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.