Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Verticillium Wilt
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
Not Available
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Barberry
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Burberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Burberry
Yambohne
In French
Burberry
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Burberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Burberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Burberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
kwaśnica
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Barberry
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Berberis
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barberry and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Jicama. Barberry has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Jicama has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barberry and Jicama
Season and care of Barberry and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberry and Jicama Physical Information
Barberry and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Barberry and Jicama are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Barberry and Jicama
Care of Barberry and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.