Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs high amount of water
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
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, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Yambohne
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Jicama and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.