Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, 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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Yambohne
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Buddha manus
Arbor
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Jicama and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Buddha's Hand season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Jicama and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Buddha's Hand
Care of Jicama and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing 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 Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.