Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Brown, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
ERYTHRINA herbacea
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Red Cardinal
In German
Hortensie
Red Cardinal
In French
Hortensia
Cardinal rouge
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cárdenas
In Greek
υδραγεία
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cardeal vermelho
In Polish
Hortensja
Red Cardinal
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cardinalis Rubrum
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
- Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal
Care of Yardlong Bean and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.