Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
African Baobab, Grandidier’s Baobab, Boab
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Caterpillars
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
anti-allergy, Asthma, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ADANSONIA digitata
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Baobab, Dead Rat Tree
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Baobab
In German
Yambohne
Affenbrotbaum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Baobab
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Baobab
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Baobab
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
baobá
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Baobab
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Baobab
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bombacaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Adansonia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bombacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Baobab
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Baobab? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Baobab. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Baobab doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Baobab 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 Baobab and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Baobab
Season and care of Jicama and Baobab is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Baobab Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Baobab season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Baobab is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Baobab is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Baobab Physical Information
Jicama and Baobab physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Baobab height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Baobab are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Baobab
Care of Jicama and Baobab include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Baobab pruning is done Remove branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Baobab needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.