Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Yambohne
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Jonathan Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Jonathan Apple? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Jonathan Apple. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Jonathan Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Jicama and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Jonathan Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Jicama and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Jonathan Apple
Care of Jicama and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.