Jicama

American persimmon

About Jicama and American persimmon

Jicama

American persimmon

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America

China

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

-30

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

10-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Caterpillars

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Soil protection

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Root

Bark, Fruits, Wood

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Genus

Pachyrhizus

Diospyros

Clade

Angiosperms

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

10060

1 27800

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Properties of Jicama and American persimmon

Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and American persimmon? We provide you with everything About Jicama and American persimmon. Jicama doesn't have thorns and American persimmon doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and American persimmon 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 American persimmon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jicama and American persimmon

Season and care of Jicama and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and American persimmon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.

Jicama and American persimmon Physical Information

Jicama and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and American persimmon are as follows:

Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green

Care of Jicama and American persimmon

Care of Jicama and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon 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 American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.