Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kaki
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kaki
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kaki
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kaki
Phylum
Angiosperms
Spermatophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Kaki
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Kaki? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Kaki. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Kaki doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Kaki 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 Kaki and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Kaki
Season and care of Jicama and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Kaki season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Kaki Physical Information
Jicama and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Kaki are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Kaki
Care of Jicama and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.