Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-99
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
चाय ओलिव
In German
Yambohne
Tea Olive
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
té verde oliva
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tea Olive
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tea Olive
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Osmanthus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Tea Olive
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Tea Olive? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Tea Olive. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Tea Olive doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Tea Olive 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 Tea Olive and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Tea Olive
Season and care of Jicama and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tea Olive season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Tea Olive Physical Information
Jicama and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tea Olive are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tea Olive
Care of Jicama and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.