Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting
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
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
चीनी मेपल
In German
Yambohne
Zuckerahorn
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Sugar Maple. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Sugar Maple 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 Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Jicama and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Sugar Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Jicama and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Sugar Maple
Care of Jicama and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.