Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Mexico, Central America
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Pollen
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
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Yambohne
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Quercus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Blackjack Oak and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Blackjack Oak and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Blackjack Oak and Jicama. Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Blackjack Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Pollen and Jicama has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Blackjack Oak and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Jicama
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Blackjack Oak and Jicama Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Jicama are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Jicama
Care of Blackjack Oak and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.