Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Amorphophallus konjac
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Birds
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
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
OPUNTIA humifusa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Konjac
In German
Yambohne
Teufelszunge
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Amorphophallus konjac
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Amorphophallus konjac
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Konjac
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Amorphophallus konjac
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
konjac
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Konjac
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Amorphophallus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Jicama and Devil's Tongue
Season and care of Jicama and Devil's Tongue is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Devil's Tongue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Tongue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Devil's Tongue Physical Information
Jicama and Devil's Tongue physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Devil's Tongue are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Devil's Tongue
Care of Jicama and Devil's Tongue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.