Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Yambohne
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red aronii
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
arbutifolia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Red Chokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Red Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Red Chokeberry. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Red Chokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Red Chokeberry 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 Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Jicama and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Red Chokeberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Jicama and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Red Chokeberry
Care of Jicama and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.