Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, 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, 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Bouquets, 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
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Yambohne
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Dame's Rocket. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Jicama and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Jicama and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Dame's Rocket
Care of Jicama and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.