Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Yambohne
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
arbousier
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
medronheiro
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
arbutus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Arbutus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Strawberry Tree. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Strawberry Tree 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 Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Strawberry Tree
Care of Jicama and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.