Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chionodoxa
In German
Yambohne
Chionodoxa
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Angiosperms
Platyhelminthes
Class
Eudicotyledones
Cestoda
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Chionodoxa. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Jicama and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Jicama and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Jicama and Chionodoxa
Care of Jicama and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.