Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Saccharum officinarum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
agricultural areas, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove Ferns
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Equal amount of N,P,K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Beetles, Fusarium root rot, Head smut
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Diabetes, Sleepiness
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Aging, Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Appetite enhancer, Diuretic, Fatigue, Muscle Pain, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Animal Feed, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SACCHARUM officinarum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sugarcane
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
गन्ना
In German
Yambohne
Saccharum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Canne à sucre
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saccharum
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saccharum
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Cana-de-açúcar
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saccharum
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Saccharum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Saccharum
Clade
Angiosperms
Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Jicama and Sugarcane
Season and care of Jicama and Sugarcane is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Sugarcane Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Sugarcane season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Sugarcane is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugarcane is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Sugarcane Physical Information
Jicama and Sugarcane physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sugarcane height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Sugarcane are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Sugarcane
Care of Jicama and Sugarcane include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugarcane pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove Ferns. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sugarcane needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.