Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Paperbark tree
In German
Yambohne
Paperbark tree
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Paperbark Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jicama and Paperbark Tree
Care of Jicama and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.