Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
India, Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Deep Red, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Medium, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, 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
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
Aphids, Beetles, Gray mold, Mites, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Aphids, Beetles, Birds, Bugs, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Hives, Itchiness, Stomach pain, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
anti-cancer, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Punica granatum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Pomegranate
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
अनार
In German
Yambohne
Granatapfel
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Grenade
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Granada
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Ρόδι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Romã
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Granat
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
malogranatum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Punicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Punicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Pomegranate
Season and care of Jicama and Pomegranate is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pomegranate Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pomegranate season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pomegranate is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pomegranate is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Pomegranate Physical Information
Jicama and Pomegranate physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Pomegranate height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pomegranate are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Pomegranate
Care of Jicama and Pomegranate include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.