Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
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Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Summer Squash
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
summer squash
In German
Yambohne
Sommerkürbis
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
courges d'été
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
calabaza de verano
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
abobrinha
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
latem squash
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Properties of Jicama and Summer Squash
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Summer Squash? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Summer Squash. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Summer Squash doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Summer Squash
Season and care of Jicama and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Summer Squash season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Jicama and Summer Squash Physical Information
Jicama and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Summer Squash are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Summer Squash
Care of Jicama and Summer Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.