Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Argentina, Chile
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
boxberry
In German
Yambohne
boxberry
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
boxberry
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
boxberry
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
boxberry
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
boxberry
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
boxberry
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Burning
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Boxberry
Season and care of Jicama and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Boxberry Physical Information
Jicama and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Boxberry are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Boxberry
Care of Jicama and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.