Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Black Ash, Blue Ash, California Ash, Carolina Ash, European Ash
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering, Medium, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Prune prior to new growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bark splits, Crown gall, Epicormic Sprouting, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Fever, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Fraxinus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Ash Tree
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
राख पेड़
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Frêne
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fresno
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
δέντρο Ash
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Freixo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jesion
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fraxinum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Ash Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Ash Tree? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Ash Tree. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Ash Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Ash Tree 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 Ash Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Ash Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Ash Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Ash Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Ash Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Ash Tree is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Ash Tree is Acidic.
Jicama and Ash Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Ash Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Ash Tree height is 75.00 cm and width 45.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Ash Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Ash Tree
Care of Jicama and Ash Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ash Tree pruning is done Prune in winter and Prune prior to new growth. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Ash Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.