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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
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
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ACER negundo
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Boxelder tree
In German
Yambohne
Boxelder Baum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
árbol boxelder
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Boxelder
Season and care of Jicama and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Boxelder season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Boxelder Physical Information
Jicama and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Boxelder are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Boxelder
Care of Jicama and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.