Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Hazelnut, Corylus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Lower slopes, Moist woods, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
antihelmintic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Nutrients, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Basketary, Cosmetics, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CORYLUS avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Common Filbert, Redleaf Filbert
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
हेज़लनट
In German
Yambohne
Haselnuss
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
aveline
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
avellana
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
φουντούκι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
avelã
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
leszczyna
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Filbert
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Corylus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Filbert
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Filbert? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Filbert. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Filbert doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Filbert 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 Filbert and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Filbert
Season and care of Jicama and Filbert is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Filbert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Filbert season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Filbert is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Filbert is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Filbert Physical Information
Jicama and Filbert physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Filbert height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Filbert are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Filbert
Care of Jicama and Filbert include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Filbert 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 Filbert needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.