Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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, 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 dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Yambohne
Rowan Tree
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Number of Species
100
110
Season and Care of Jicama and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Rowan Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Rowan Tree
Care of Jicama and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.