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