Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bambusoideae
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
50.00 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
digitate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Hedge Bambus
Yambohne
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Bambusa
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Jicama
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Jicama Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Jicama are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Jicama
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.