Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia, India, China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Moderate
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
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Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
DIMOCARPUS longan
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Longan
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Longan
In German
Yambohne
Longan
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
longane
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Longan
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Longan
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Longan
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Longan
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Longan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Dimocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Longan
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Longan? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Longan. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Longan doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Longan 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 Longan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Longan
Season and care of Jicama and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Longan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Longan Physical Information
Jicama and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Longan are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Longan
Care of Jicama and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.