Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
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 ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
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Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
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
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Marijuana
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
मारिजुआना
In German
Yambohne
Marihuana
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Marijuana
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Marijuana
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Maconha
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Marihuana
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Marijuana
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cannabaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Cannabis
Properties of Jicama and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Marijuana. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Marijuana 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 Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Marijuana
Season and care of Jicama and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Marijuana Physical Information
Jicama and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Jicama and Marijuana are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Marijuana
Care of Jicama and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.