Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Persea americana
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Subtropical climates
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, 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, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Avocado
Yambohne
In French
Avocat
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Aguacate
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Abacate
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Awokado
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Avocado
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lauraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Avocado and Jicama
Season and care of Avocado and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Avocado and Jicama Physical Information
Avocado and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Jicama are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Avocado and Jicama
Care of Avocado and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done 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 Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.