Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant, Wood
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Norway Maple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Yambohne
Spitzahorn
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Noruega arce
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Norway Maple
Season and care of Jicama and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Norway Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Norway Maple Physical Information
Jicama and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Norway Maple are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Jicama and Norway Maple
Care of Jicama and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.