Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water daily during growing season
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
सागौन
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Teak
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Teak
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Teak
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Teak
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Teak
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Teak
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Teak? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Teak. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Teak
Season and care of Jicama and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Teak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Teak Physical Information
Jicama and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Teak are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Teak
Care of Jicama and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.