Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, 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
Oblong or Lanceolate
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Elefant von Apple
Yambohne
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Dilleniales
Fabales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Dillenia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Elephant Apple and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Elephant Apple and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Elephant Apple and Jicama. Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Elephant Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Elephant Apple 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 Elephant Apple and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Jicama
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Apple and Jicama Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Jicama are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Jicama
Care of Elephant Apple and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.