Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
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
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Mites
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
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Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Schefflera
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Schefflera
In German
Yambohne
Schefflera
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Schefflera
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Schefflera
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Schefflera
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Schefflera
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Schefflera
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Schefflera
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Schefflera
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Schefflera. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Schefflera 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 Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Schefflera
Season and care of Jicama and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Schefflera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Schefflera Physical Information
Jicama and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Schefflera are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Schefflera
Care of Jicama and Schefflera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.