About Jicama and Fuller's Teasel
Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Yambohne
Fullers Karde
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Anthophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Fuller's Teasel. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Jicama and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Jicama and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Jicama and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.