Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, 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
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hydrangea
In German
Yambohne
Hortensie
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortensia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortensja
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Centipede Grass. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Jicama and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Jicama and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Jicama and Centipede Grass
Care of Jicama and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.