Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
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Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chokecherry
In German
Yambohne
Chokecherry
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chokecherry
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chokecherry
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chokecherry
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
chokecherry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Jicama and Chokecherry
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Chokecherry? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Chokecherry. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Chokecherry doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Chokecherry 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 Chokecherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Chokecherry
Season and care of Jicama and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Chokecherry Physical Information
Jicama and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Chokecherry are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Chokecherry
Care of Jicama and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.