Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
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
Stomach pain
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Pachyrhizus erosus
In French
Encens Cedar
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
incensum Cedar
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Pachyrhizus
Properties of Incense Cedar and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Incense Cedar and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Incense Cedar and Jicama. Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Incense Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Jicama
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Incense Cedar and Jicama Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Jicama are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Jicama
Care of Incense Cedar and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.