Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
david ward
In German
Yambohne
david ward
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
david ward
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
david ward
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
david ward
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
david ward
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
david ward
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
david ward
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Pulmonaria
Properties of Jicama and David Ward
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and David Ward? We provide you with everything About Jicama and David Ward. Jicama doesn't have thorns and David Ward doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and David Ward 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 David Ward and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and David Ward
Season and care of Jicama and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and David Ward season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and David Ward Physical Information
Jicama and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Jicama and David Ward are as follows:
Care of Jicama and David Ward
Care of Jicama and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.