Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
False Indigo
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
इंडिगो
In German
Yambohne
falsches Indigo
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
false Indigo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
falsum indicum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Amorpha
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and False Indigo
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and False Indigo? We provide you with everything About Jicama and False Indigo. Jicama doesn't have thorns and False Indigo doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and False Indigo 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 False Indigo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and False Indigo
Season and care of Jicama and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and False Indigo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and False Indigo Physical Information
Jicama and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and False Indigo are as follows:
Care of Jicama and False Indigo
Care of Jicama and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.