Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Silver Birch
In German
Yambohne
Weißbirke
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Silver Birch
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Abedul de plata
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Silver Birch
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Silver Birch
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Silver Birch
Season and care of Jicama and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Silver Birch Physical Information
Jicama and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Silver Birch are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Silver Birch
Care of Jicama and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.