Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Argentina
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
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, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, 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, Do not water frequently, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, 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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Cholla
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Yambohne
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta Salão
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
roślin Hall
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
plant Hall
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Cholla. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Cholla 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Cholla
Season and care of Jicama and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Cholla Physical Information
Jicama and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Cholla are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Cholla
Care of Jicama and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.