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
Habitat
moist forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red
White, Lavender
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
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Consistently
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
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.
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.