Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Moderate
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
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Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
लीची
In German
Yambohne
Lychee
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Lychee
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lychee
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
lichia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lychee
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lychee
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Lychee. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Lychee
Season and care of Jicama and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Lychee season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Lychee Physical Information
Jicama and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Lychee are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Lychee
Care of Jicama and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.