Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Immunity
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Plumcot
In German
Yambohne
Plumcot
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
plumcot
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
plumcot
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Plumcot
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
plumcot
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Plumcot
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Plumcot
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Plumcot
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Plumcot? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Plumcot. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Plumcot doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Plumcot 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 Plumcot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Plumcot
Season and care of Jicama and Plumcot is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Plumcot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Plumcot season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Plumcot Physical Information
Jicama and Plumcot physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Plumcot are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Plumcot
Care of Jicama and Plumcot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.