Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Elderberry
In German
Yambohne
Rote Holunder
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Red sureau
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
pubens
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Red Elderberry. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Red Elderberry 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 Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Jicama and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Jicama and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Jicama and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Red Elderberry
Care of Jicama and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.