Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Yambohne
Octopus tree
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
polypus ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Octopus Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Octopus Tree? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Octopus Tree. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Octopus 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 Octopus Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Octopus Tree
Care of Jicama and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.