Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
sweetshrub
In German
Yambohne
sweetshrub
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
sweetshrub
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
sweetshrub
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
sweetshrub
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
sweetshrub
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Jicama and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Jicama and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Jicama and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Sweetshrub
Care of Jicama and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.