Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Trim each shoot back to the first set of 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
Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Toxic
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Laxative, Odontalgic, Ophthalmic, Tonic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Inner Bark, Root, Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BERZELIA lanuginosa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Buttonbush
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Buttonbush shrub
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Button Strauch
Yambohne
In French
buttonbush arbuste
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
arbusto buttonbush
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Buttonbush θάμνος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
arbusto Buttonbush
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Buttonbush krzew
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Frutex Buttonbush
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Bruniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cephalanthus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Buttonbush and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Buttonbush and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Buttonbush and Jicama. Buttonbush doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Buttonbush does not have fragrant flowers. Buttonbush has allergic reactions like Toxic and Jicama has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Buttonbush and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Buttonbush and Jicama
Season and care of Buttonbush and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Buttonbush and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buttonbush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buttonbush is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Buttonbush is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Buttonbush and Jicama Physical Information
Buttonbush and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Buttonbush height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Buttonbush and Jicama are as follows:
Buttonbush flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Buttonbush leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Buttonbush and Jicama
Care of Buttonbush and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buttonbush pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Buttonbush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.