About Abelia and Jicama
Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Abelia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Abelia
Yambohne
In French
Abelia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Abelia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Abelia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Abelia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Abelia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Jicama. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jicama has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Abelia and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Jicama
Season and care of Abelia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Jicama season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Jicama Physical Information
Abelia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Abelia and Jicama are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Jicama
Care of Abelia and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.