About Acacia and Jicama
Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Vegetable
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Adequately
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Not Available
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Acacia
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Acacia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Acacia
Yambohne
In French
Acacia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Acacia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Acacia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Acacia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Acacia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Acacia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Jicama. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jicama has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Jicama
Season and care of Acacia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Acacia and Jicama Physical Information
Acacia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Acacia and Jicama are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Jicama
Care of Acacia and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.