Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
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
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
tabardillo
In German
Yambohne
tabardillo
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
tabardillo
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
tabardillo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tabardillo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tabardillo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tabardillo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Tabardillo. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Tabardillo
Season and care of Jicama and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Tabardillo Physical Information
Jicama and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tabardillo are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tabardillo
Care of Jicama and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.