Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Yambohne
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Jacaranda
Clade
Angiosperms
Asterids
Season and Care of Jicama and Jacaranda
Season and care of Jicama and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Jacaranda Physical Information
Jicama and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Jacaranda are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Jacaranda
Care of Jicama and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.