Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged 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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Allamanda
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Allamanda
Yambohne
In French
Allamanda
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Allamanda
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Allamanda
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Allamanda
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Allamanda
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Apocyneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Allamanda and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Jicama. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Jicama has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Allamanda and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Jicama
Season and care of Allamanda and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Allamanda and Jicama Physical Information
Allamanda and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Allamanda and Jicama are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Allamanda and Jicama
Care of Allamanda and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.