Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mandarin
In German
Yambohne
Mandarin
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
mandarin
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
mandarín
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
tangerina
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mandarynka
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Latin
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Mandarin
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Mandarin? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Mandarin. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Mandarin doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Mandarin 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 Mandarin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Mandarin
Season and care of Jicama and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Mandarin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Mandarin Physical Information
Jicama and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Mandarin are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Mandarin
Care of Jicama and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.