Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Pastures, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Blue
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Japanese Beetles
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BORAGO officinalis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Borage, starflower
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Borage
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Borretsch
Yambohne
In French
Bourrache
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
borraja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Borage
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Borragem
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Ogórecznik
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
borage
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Borage and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Borage and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Borage and Jicama. Borage doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Borage does not have fragrant flowers. Borage has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea and Jicama has allergic reactions like belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache and Nausea. 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 Borage and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Borage and Jicama
Season and care of Borage and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Borage and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Borage is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Borage is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Borage and Jicama Physical Information
Borage and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Borage and Jicama are as follows:
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Borage and Jicama
Care of Borage and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.