Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Japan
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs less 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
sasanqua
In German
Yambohne
sasanqua
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
sasanqua
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
sasanqua
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sasankya
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sasankya
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sasankya
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Sasanqua
Season and care of Jicama and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Sasanqua Physical Information
Jicama and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Sasanqua are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Sasanqua
Care of Jicama and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.