Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Tabebuia
Yambohne
In French
Tabebuia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Tabebuia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Tabebuia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Tabebuia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tabebuia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Tabebuia and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Tabebuia and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Tabebuia and Jicama. Tabebuia doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Tabebuia does not have fragrant flowers. Tabebuia has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Tabebuia and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Jicama
Season and care of Tabebuia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Jicama season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabebuia and Jicama Physical Information
Tabebuia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Jicama are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Jicama
Care of Tabebuia and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.