Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Western United States
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Yambohne
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Jicama and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Jicama and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Jicama and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Jicama and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Jicama and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, 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 Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.