Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Tabernaemontana
Yambohne
In French
Tabernaemontana
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Jicama. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jicama has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crape Jasmine and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Jicama
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Jicama Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Jicama are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Jicama
Care of Crape Jasmine and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.