Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
भोज पत्र
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Abedul
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
bétula
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Brzoza
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Caerulus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Birch
Season and care of Jicama and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Birch Physical Information
Jicama and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Birch are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Birch
Care of Jicama and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.