Rhododendron

Jicama

About Rhododendron and Jicama

Rhododendron

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

700-

0 40000

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Habitat

moist forests

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Consistently

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Ample Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Asthma

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

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 Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Rhododendron

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

rhododendron

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

Rhododendron

Yambohne

In French

rhododendron

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

rododendro

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

ροδοδάφνη

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

rododendro

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

rododendron

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Rhododendron

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Ericales

Fabales

Family

Ericaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1024100

1 27800

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Properties of Rhododendron and Jicama

Wondering what are the properties of Rhododendron and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Rhododendron and Jicama. Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Asthma and Jicama has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Rhododendron and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Rhododendron and Jicama

Season and care of Rhododendron and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.

Rhododendron and Jicama Physical Information

Rhododendron and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Jicama are as follows:

Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Rhododendron and Jicama

Care of Rhododendron and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.