Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
candelabra
In German
Yambohne
Kandelaber
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
candélabre
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Candelabra
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Candelabra
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
świeczniki
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
candelabra
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Araucaria
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Candelabra. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Candelabra 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 Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Candelabra
Season and care of Jicama and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Candelabra season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Candelabra Physical Information
Jicama and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Candelabra are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Candelabra
Care of Jicama and Candelabra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabra pruning is done 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 Candelabra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.