Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
it is a type of oleander
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
पीला कनेर
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Yambohne
In French
Oleander Jaune
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
żółta Oleander
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cascabela
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Number of Species
100
100
Properties of Yellow Oleander and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Oleander and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Yellow Oleander and Jicama. Yellow Oleander doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Oleander does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Oleander has allergic reactions like Phytodermatitis and Toxic and Jicama has allergic reactions like Phytodermatitis and Toxic. 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 Yellow Oleander and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Jicama
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Oleander and Jicama Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Jicama are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Oleander and Jicama
Care of Yellow Oleander and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Oleander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.