About Jicama and Blue Ash
Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 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
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Blue Ash
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Blue Ash plant
In German
Yambohne
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Blue Ash. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Blue Ash
Season and care of Jicama and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Blue Ash Physical Information
Jicama and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Blue Ash are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Blue Ash
Care of Jicama and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.