Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Food Allergy
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Spinach
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
पालक
In German
Yambohne
Spinat
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Épinards
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Espinacas
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Espinafre
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Szpinak
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Spinach
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Spinacia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Chenopodioideae
Properties of Jicama and Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Spinach? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Spinach. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Spinach 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 Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Spinach
Season and care of Jicama and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Spinach Physical Information
Jicama and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Spinach are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Spinach
Care of Jicama and Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.