Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Melanesia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
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
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
बर्फ बुश
In German
Yambohne
Schnee Bush
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
neige Bush
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
nieve Bush
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
neve de Bush
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Euphorbiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Breynia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Snow Bush
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Snow Bush? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Snow Bush. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Snow Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Snow Bush
Season and care of Jicama and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Snow Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Snow Bush Physical Information
Jicama and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Snow Bush are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Snow Bush
Care of Jicama and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.