Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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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
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Ninebark
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ninebark
In German
Yambohne
Ninebark
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Physocarpe
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
ninebark
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
ninebark
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
ninebark
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ninebark
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ninebark
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Physocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Jicama and Ninebark
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Ninebark? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Ninebark. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Ninebark doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Ninebark 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 Ninebark and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Ninebark
Season and care of Jicama and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Ninebark season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Ninebark is .
Jicama and Ninebark Physical Information
Jicama and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Jicama and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Ninebark
Care of Jicama and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.