Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Lavender
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavender
In German
Yambohne
Lavendel
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Lavande
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavanda
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavanda
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lawenda
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lavendula
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Lavender
Season and care of Jicama and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Lavender Physical Information
Jicama and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Lavender are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Lavender
Care of Jicama and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.