Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
California
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires large amount of water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, 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
Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Giant Sequoia
In German
Yambohne
Giant Sequoia
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Sequoiadendron
Properties of Jicama and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Giant Sequoia. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Jicama and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Jicama and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Giant Sequoia
Care of Jicama and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.