Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Purple, Pink, White
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, 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, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Judas Tree
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
ऐस्प
In German
Yambohne
Judasbaum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Judas arbre
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Judas Tree. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Judas Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Judas Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Judas Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Judas Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Judas Tree
Care of Jicama and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.