Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
2.50 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Applemint Baum
Yambohne
In French
Applemint Arbre
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Applemint and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Applemint and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Applemint and Jicama. Applemint doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Applemint does not have fragrant flowers. Applemint has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling and Jicama has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain and Swelling. 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 Applemint and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Applemint and Jicama
Season and care of Applemint and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Applemint and Jicama Physical Information
Applemint and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Jicama are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Jicama
Care of Applemint and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.