Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Million Gold', MELAMPODIUM leucanthum, MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
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
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
allergic reaction, Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bonsai, Container
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum 'Showstar'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Butter Daisy
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Butterdaisy Plant
In German
Yambohne
Butterdaisy Pflanze
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Butterdaisy Plante
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Planta Butterdaisy
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Butterdaisy φυτών
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Butterdaisy Planta
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Butterdaisy roślin
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Planta Butterdaisy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Melampodium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Campanuliden, Dicotyledonous
Properties of Jicama and Butter Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Butter Daisy? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Butter Daisy. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Butter Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Butter Daisy 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 Butter Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Butter Daisy
Season and care of Jicama and Butter Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Butter Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Butter Daisy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Butter Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Butter Daisy is Neutral.
Jicama and Butter Daisy Physical Information
Jicama and Butter Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Butter Daisy height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Butter Daisy are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Butter Daisy
Care of Jicama and Butter Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butter Daisy pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Butter Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.