Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Common Cattail, Southern Cattail, Dwarf Bulrush
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Lake margins, Ponds, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Green, Brown, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light brown, Light Red
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
Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Runners
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Aquatic Plant
In Spring
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
In Winter
Moderate
Aquatic Plant
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate
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
Birds, Flying insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
TYPHA minima
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Dwarf Cattail
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
बौना कैटेल
In German
Yambohne
Dwarf Rohrkolben
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Cattail nain
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Espadaña enano
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Νάνος Cattail
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tifa Dwarf
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Ożypałka
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pumilio Cattail
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Dwarf Cattail
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Dwarf Cattail? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Dwarf Cattail. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Cattail doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Dwarf Cattail 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 Dwarf Cattail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Dwarf Cattail
Season and care of Jicama and Dwarf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Dwarf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Cattail season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Cattail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Dwarf Cattail Physical Information
Jicama and Dwarf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Cattail height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Dwarf Cattail are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Dwarf Cattail flower color: Yellow, Green, Brown and Chocolate
- Dwarf Cattail leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Cattail
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Cattail pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Dwarf Cattail needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant.