Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
पेकॉन
In German
Yambohne
Pekannuss
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Pacanier
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pecan
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pecan
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Juglandales
Family
Fabaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Pecan
Season and care of Jicama and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pecan season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Pecan Physical Information
Jicama and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pecan are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Pecan
Care of Jicama and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.