Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Malus domestica, Crispin Apple
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
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
Keep the Soil well drained
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
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, Dry root rot, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Application in Furniture, Sauces, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
MALUS domestica 'Mutsu'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Apple, Cider Apple, Mutsu Apple, Yellow Eating Apple,Crispin apple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
साइडर सेब
In German
Yambohne
Crispin Apfel
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
cidre de pomme
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
sidra de manzana
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cider Apple
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
sidra de maçã
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Apple Cider
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cider Apple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Mutsu Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Mutsu Apple? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Mutsu Apple. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Mutsu Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Mutsu Apple
Season and care of Jicama and Mutsu Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Mutsu Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Mutsu Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Mutsu Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Mutsu Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Mutsu Apple Physical Information
Jicama and Mutsu Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Mutsu Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Mutsu Apple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Mutsu Apple
Care of Jicama and Mutsu Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mutsu Apple 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 Mutsu Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.