Life Span
Annual or Biennial
  
Biennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
South America
  
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
  
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
  
Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
11-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 24
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Lavender
  
Purple, Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
  
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Pink, White
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Green, Blue Green, Olive
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Early Summer, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Early Winter, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Divison
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
  
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
  
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
  
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
  
Dermititis, Itchiness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
  
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
  
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
  
ANANAS
  
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
  
Pineapple
  
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
  
अनानास
  
In German
Yambohne
  
Ananas
  
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
  
Ananas
  
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
  
Piña
  
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
  
Ανανάς
  
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
  
Abacaxi
  
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
  
Ananas
  
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
  
Pineapple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Eudicotyledones
  
Lilopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Bromeliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Bromeliaceae
  
Genus
Pachyrhizus
  
Ananas
  
Clade
Angiosperms
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Bromelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Jicama and Pineapple
Season and care of Jicama and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Jicama and Pineapple Physical Information
Jicama and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pineapple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Pineapple
Care of Jicama and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.