Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
अमुर मेपल
In German
Yambohne
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
arce de Amur
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
de bordo amur
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
klon amur
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
amur acernis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Amur Maple
Season and care of Jicama and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Amur Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Amur Maple Physical Information
Jicama and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Amur Maple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Amur Maple
Care of Jicama and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, 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 Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.