Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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, 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 ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
चकोतरा
In German
Yambohne
Grapefruit
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pomelo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Toranja
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
grejpfrut
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
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Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Jicama and Grapefruit
Season and care of Jicama and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Grapefruit Physical Information
Jicama and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Grapefruit are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Grapefruit
Care of Jicama and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.