Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
California
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Matilija Poppy
In German
Yambohne
Matilija Poppy
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Papaverales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Matilija Poppy. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Jicama and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Jicama and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jicama and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Matilija Poppy
Care of Jicama and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.