Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
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, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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, 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, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Yambohne
rosa Ipe
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
rose Ipe
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Pink Ipe
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Pink Ipe? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Pink Ipe. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Pink Ipe doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Pink Ipe 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 Pink Ipe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Jicama and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pink Ipe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Jicama and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Pink Ipe
Care of Jicama and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.