Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Australia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mulga
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Mulga
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mulga
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
mulga
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mulga
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mulga
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Mulga
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Mulga Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Mulga Tree? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Mulga Tree. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Mulga Tree 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 Mulga Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Mulga Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Mulga Tree
Care of Jicama and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.