Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
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
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
broad, flat
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Fixes Nitrogen
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
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
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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:
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.