Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Buckeye
In German
Yambohne
Red Buckeye
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Red Buckeye. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Jicama and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Jicama and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Red Buckeye
Care of Jicama and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.