Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
etrog
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark 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
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Citron
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
नीबू
In German
Yambohne
Zitrone
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Citron
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cidra
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
cidra
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cytryna
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Chron
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Citron
Season and care of Jicama and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Citron season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Citron Physical Information
Jicama and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Citron are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Citron
Care of Jicama and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.