Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
सागर अंगूर
In German
Yambohne
Sea Grape
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sea Grape
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sea Grape
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sea Grape
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Uva mare
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Properties of Jicama and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Sea Grape. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Sea Grape
Season and care of Jicama and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Sea Grape Physical Information
Jicama and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Sea Grape
Care of Jicama and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.