Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
congesta, paucinervia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Black Currant
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Yambohne
Carandas
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
karondas
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
karondas
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
karondas
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
karondas
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
karondas
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
karondas
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Karonda
Season and care of Jicama and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Karonda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Karonda Physical Information
Jicama and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Karonda are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Karonda
Care of Jicama and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.