Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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 Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
leatherleaf
In German
Yambohne
Leatherleaf
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
leatherleaf
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
leatherleaf
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Leatherleaf
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Polypodiopsida
Order
Fabales
Polypodiales
Family
Fabaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Rumohra
Properties of Jicama and Leatherleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Leatherleaf? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Leatherleaf. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Leatherleaf 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 Leatherleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Jicama and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Leatherleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Jicama and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Leatherleaf
Care of Jicama and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.