Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Cercis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Eastern Redbud
In German
Yambohne
OstRedbud
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cercis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Jicama and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Jicama and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Eastern Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Jicama and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Jicama and Eastern Redbud
Care of Jicama and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.