Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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, 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 young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
सीताफल
In German
Yambohne
Zuckerapfel
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pinha
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Sugar Apple. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Jicama and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Jicama and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Sugar Apple
Care of Jicama and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.