Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pot Marigold
In German
Yambohne
Ringelblume
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
pot Marigold
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Caléndula
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
pot Marigold
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Angiosperms
Vascular plant
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Jicama and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pot Marigold season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Jicama and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Jicama and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Jicama and Pot Marigold
Care of Jicama and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.