Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
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
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Black Cherry
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Yambohne
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Black Cherry and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Jicama. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Jicama has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Jicama
Season and care of Black Cherry and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Jicama Physical Information
Black Cherry and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Jicama are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Jicama
Care of Black Cherry and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.