Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Yambohne
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Black Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Black Cherry? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Black Cherry. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Black Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Black Cherry
Season and care of Jicama and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Black Cherry Physical Information
Jicama and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Black Cherry are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Black Cherry
Care of Jicama and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.