Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Houseplant
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Anigozanthos
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
50.00 cm
40.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, 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
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
-
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
fungus
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
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Yambohne
Kangaroo Paws
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Fabales
Commelinales
Family
Fabaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Conostyloideae
Properties of Jicama and Kangaroo Paws
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Kangaroo Paws? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Kangaroo Paws. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Kangaroo Paws doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Jicama and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Kangaroo Paws season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Jicama and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jicama and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Jicama and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.