Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Citrus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
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
Acidic, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Citrus Meyeri
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Meyer Lemon
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Meyer Lemon
In German
Yambohne
Meyer Lemon
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Meyer Lemon
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Meyer Lemon
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Meyer Lemon
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Meyer Lemon
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Meyer Lemon
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Meyer Lemon
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Properties of Jicama and Meyer Lemon
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Meyer Lemon? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Meyer Lemon. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Meyer Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Meyer Lemon
Season and care of Jicama and Meyer Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Meyer Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Meyer Lemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Meyer Lemon Physical Information
Jicama and Meyer Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Meyer Lemon are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Meyer Lemon
Care of Jicama and Meyer Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.