Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruits, Tree
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Yambohne
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bilwa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Bael
Season and care of Jicama and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Bael season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Jicama and Bael Physical Information
Jicama and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Bael are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Bael
Care of Jicama and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.