Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
-
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
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
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
-
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hatiora salicornioides
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Hatiora
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Hatiora
Yambohne
In French
Hatiora
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Hatiora
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Hatiora
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
hatiora
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hatiora
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Hatiora and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Jicama. Hatiora has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora 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 Hatiora and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Jicama
Season and care of Hatiora and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Jicama Physical Information
Hatiora and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Jicama are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Jicama
Care of Hatiora and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.