Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Overcup ओक
In German
Yambohne
Overcup Oak
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Oryza
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Jicama and Overcup Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Overcup Oak? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Overcup Oak. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Overcup Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Jicama and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Jicama and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Overcup Oak
Care of Jicama and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.