Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Needs Very high moisture
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
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
bees
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
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Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saururus cernuus
In German
Yambohne
Saururus cernuus
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Jicama and Saururus cernuus
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Saururus cernuus? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Saururus cernuus. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Saururus cernuus doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Jicama and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Jicama and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Saururus cernuus
Care of Jicama and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.