Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Calypso, Caribe
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
धनिया
In German
Yambohne
Koriander
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Coriandre
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cilantro
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Coentro
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kolendra
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
coriandri album
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Cilantro
Season and care of Jicama and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Cilantro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Cilantro Physical Information
Jicama and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Cilantro are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Cilantro
Care of Jicama and Cilantro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.