Jicama

Softstem Bulrush

About Jicama and Softstem Bulrush

Jicama

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Mexico, Central America

North America

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Grass

Number of Varieties

-5

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm270.00 cm

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

occasional watering once established

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

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Mice

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Soil protection

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Root

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Bog Garden, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani

Common Name

Mexican Yam bean

Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush

In Hindi

Pachyrhizus erosus

Softstem Bulrush

In German

Yambohne

Softstem Bulrush

In French

Kłębian kątowaty

Softstem Bulrush

In Spanish

Pachyrhizus erosus

Softstem Bulrush

In Greek

Pachyrhizus erosus

Softstem Bulrush

In Portuguese

Pachyrhizus erosus

Softstem Bulrush

In Polish

Pachyrhizus erosus

Softstem Bulrush

In Latin

Pachyrhizus erosus

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Angiosperms

Magnoliophyta

Class

Eudicotyledones

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Poales

Family

Fabaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Pachyrhizus

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

10035

1 27800

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Properties of Jicama and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Jicama and Softstem Bulrush

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

Jicama and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Jicama and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Jicama and Softstem Bulrush

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