Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
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
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
tandalja bhaji
In German
Yambohne
Tampala
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Tampala
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tampala
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tampala
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tampala
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tampala
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tampala
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Amaranthoideae
Properties of Jicama and Tampala
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Tampala? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Tampala. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Tampala doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Tampala 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 Tampala and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Tampala
Season and care of Jicama and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tampala season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Tampala Physical Information
Jicama and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tampala are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tampala
Care of Jicama and Tampala include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tampala 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.