Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia, South America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Elderberry
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Elderberry
In German
Yambohne
Holunderbeere
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Sureau
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saúco
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bez czarny
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Elderberry
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Elderberry
Season and care of Jicama and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Jicama and Elderberry Physical Information
Jicama and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Elderberry are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Elderberry
Care of Jicama and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.