Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, 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
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Tangelo
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tangelo
In German
Yambohne
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Tangelo
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tangelo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tangelo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tangelo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Streptophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Aurantioideae
Properties of Jicama and Tangelo
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Tangelo? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Tangelo. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Tangelo doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Tangelo 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 Tangelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Tangelo
Season and care of Jicama and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tangelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Tangelo Physical Information
Jicama and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tangelo are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tangelo
Care of Jicama and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.