Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
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
Well drained
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Plum
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
बेर
In German
Yambohne
Pflaume
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
prune
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
ciruela
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
ameixa
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Śliwka
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Plum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Plum
Season and care of Jicama and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Plum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Plum is Acidic.
Jicama and Plum Physical Information
Jicama and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Plum are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Plum
Care of Jicama and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.