Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Chocolate
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
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early 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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
Yambohne
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Proboscidea
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Ram's Horn
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Ram's Horn? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Ram's Horn. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Jicama and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Jicama and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Jicama and Ram's Horn
Care of Jicama and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.