Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
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
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Yambohne
indische Malve
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
malva india
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
vitifolium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Not Available
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Jicama and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Jicama and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jicama and Indian Mallow
Care of Jicama and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.