Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Yambohne
QUICKSTICK
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
QuickStick
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Quickstick
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Quickstick
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Quickstick. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Quickstick 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 Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Quickstick
Season and care of Jicama and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Quickstick Physical Information
Jicama and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Quickstick
Care of Jicama and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.