Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Damp shady woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
MILIUM effusum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Millet Grass, Wood Millet
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Milium effusum
In German
Yambohne
Wald-Flattergras
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
millet étalé
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
effusum milium
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
milium effusum
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
milium effusum
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
prosownica rozpierzchła
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
milium effusum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Milium Effusum
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Milium Effusum? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Milium Effusum. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Milium Effusum doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Milium Effusum 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 Milium Effusum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Milium Effusum
Season and care of Jicama and Milium Effusum is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Milium Effusum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Milium Effusum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Milium Effusum is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Milium Effusum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Milium Effusum Physical Information
Jicama and Milium Effusum physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Milium Effusum height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Milium Effusum are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Milium Effusum
Care of Jicama and Milium Effusum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Milium Effusum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Milium Effusum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.