Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India, Melanesia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
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
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Over-head watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grown for shade, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
MANGIFERA indica
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Mango
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
आम का पेड़
In German
Yambohne
Mango Baum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Manguier
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Árbol de mango
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mango Tree
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mangueira
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Drzewo mango
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mango ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Mangifera
Season and Care of Jicama and Mango Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Mango Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Mango Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Mango Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Mango Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Mango Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Mango Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Mango Tree
Care of Jicama and Mango Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mango Tree pruning is done 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 Mango Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.