Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Gold, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, codling moth, mussel scale, Red spider mite, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Not Available
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
Alzheimer’s Disease, bowel syndrome, Cancer, constipation, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Diarrhea, gallstones, Healthy teeth, hemorrhoids, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
MALUS domestica 'Royal Gala'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Apple, Eating Apple, Royal Gala Apple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Royal Gala Apple
In German
Yambohne
Royal Gala Apfel
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Royal Gala d'Apple
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Manzana Royal Gala
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Royal Gala της Apple
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Maçã Royal Gala
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Royal Gala jabłko
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Regia Schola Apple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Royal Gala Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Royal Gala Apple? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Royal Gala Apple. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Royal Gala Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Royal Gala Apple 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 Royal Gala Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Royal Gala Apple
Season and care of Jicama and Royal Gala Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Royal Gala Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Royal Gala Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Royal Gala Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Royal Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Royal Gala Apple Physical Information
Jicama and Royal Gala Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Royal Gala Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Royal Gala Apple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Royal Gala Apple
Care of Jicama and Royal Gala Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Royal Gala Apple 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 Royal Gala Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.