Jicama

Silverthorn

About Jicama and Silverthorn

Jicama

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Shrub

Origin

Mexico, Central America

China, Japan

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

-5

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-156-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

9-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Mice

Birds

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Soil protection

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Root

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Mexican Yam bean

Silverthorn

In Hindi

Pachyrhizus erosus

Silverthorn

In German

Yambohne

Silverthorn

In French

Kłębian kątowaty

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Pachyrhizus erosus

Silverthorn

In Greek

Pachyrhizus erosus

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

Pachyrhizus erosus

Silverthorn

In Polish

Pachyrhizus erosus

Silverthorn

In Latin

Pachyrhizus erosus

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Eudicotyledones

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Rhamnales

Family

Fabaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Pachyrhizus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

10070

1 27800

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Properties of Jicama and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Silverthorn. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jicama and Silverthorn

Season and care of Jicama and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Silverthorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Jicama and Silverthorn Physical Information

Jicama and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Silverthorn are as follows:

Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Jicama and Silverthorn

Care of Jicama and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.