Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia, China, India, Japan
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Humid climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Applicable
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Light
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Mid Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
ascites
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
NA
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Epipremnum aureum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Hunter's robe, Money plant
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
मनी प्लांट
In German
Yambohne
Geld-Anlage
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
usine de l'argent
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta de dinero
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
φυτό χρήματα
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
planta de dinheiro
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
pieniądze roślin
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
pecuniam herba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Epipremnum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Monstereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Monsteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Moneyplant
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Moneyplant? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Moneyplant. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Moneyplant doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Moneyplant
Season and care of Jicama and Moneyplant is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Moneyplant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Moneyplant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Moneyplant is Loamy while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Moneyplant is Neutral.
Jicama and Moneyplant Physical Information
Jicama and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Moneyplant are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Moneyplant
Care of Jicama and Moneyplant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.