Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Yambohne
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Not Available
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Not Available
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Jicama and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.