Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
1-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove Vines
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Beetles, Bugs
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CUCURBITA pepo 'Wolf'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Pumpkin
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
कद्दू
In German
Yambohne
Kürbis
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Citrouille
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Calabaza
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Κολοκύθι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Abóbora
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dynia
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
cucurbita
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Pumpkin
Season and care of Jicama and Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pumpkin season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pumpkin is Well drained while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pumpkin is Neutral.
Jicama and Pumpkin Physical Information
Jicama and Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pumpkin are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Pumpkin
Care of Jicama and Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pumpkin pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove Vines. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.