Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Avaialble
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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 Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
-
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
Crickets
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Riesenschilf
Yambohne
In French
géant silvergrass
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Lilopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Miscanthus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Giant Silvergrass and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Silvergrass and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Giant Silvergrass and Jicama. Giant Silvergrass doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Silvergrass does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Jicama
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Silvergrass and Jicama Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Jicama are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color:
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Jicama
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.