About Jicama and Acacia
Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Acacia
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Acacia
In German
Yambohne
Acacia
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Acacia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Acacia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Acacia
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Acacia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Acacia
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Acacia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Acacia. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Acacia has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. 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 Jicama and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Acacia
Season and care of Jicama and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Jicama and Acacia Physical Information
Jicama and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Acacia are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Acacia
Care of Jicama and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.