Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Consistently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
RHODODENDRON
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Rhododendron
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
rhododendron
In German
Yambohne
Rhododendron
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
rhododendron
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
rododendro
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
ροδοδάφνη
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
rododendro
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
rododendron
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rhododendron
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Rhododendron. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Rhododendron
Season and care of Jicama and Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Rhododendron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron is Acidic.
Jicama and Rhododendron Physical Information
Jicama and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Rhododendron are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Rhododendron
Care of Jicama and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.