Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Hot Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ceanothus
In German
Yambohne
Ceanothus
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ceanothus
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ceanothus
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ceanothus
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ceanothus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Ceanothus
Season and care of Jicama and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Ceanothus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Ceanothus Physical Information
Jicama and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Ceanothus are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Ceanothus
Care of Jicama and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.