Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China, Japan
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Well Drained
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Blaubart
Yambohne
In French
Bluebeard
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Sinobrody
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Bluebeard
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Angiosperms
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Caryopteris
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Bluebeard and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Jicama. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Bluebeard and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Jicama
Season and care of Bluebeard and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Jicama Physical Information
Bluebeard and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Jicama are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Bluebeard and Jicama
Care of Bluebeard and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.