Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Papyrus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Green, Brown
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
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
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Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, 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, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
dwarf papyrus
In German
Yambohne
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
papiro enano
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
papiro anão
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
P. papyrus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Cyperus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Papyrus doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Dwarf Papyrus 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 Papyrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Papyrus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.