Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 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
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Cholla
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Yambohne
In French
usine de Cholla
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
roślin Hall
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
plant Hall
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Cholla and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Jicama. Cholla has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Jicama has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. 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 Cholla and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Jicama
Season and care of Cholla and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Jicama Physical Information
Cholla and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Jicama are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Jicama
Care of Cholla and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.