Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Cercis canadensis var. texensis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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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, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Cercis canadensis
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Texas Redbud
In German
Yambohne
Texas Redbud
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Texas Redbud
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Texas Redbud
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Τέξας κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Texas Redbud
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Texas Redbud
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Texas Redbud
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Caesalpinioideae
Properties of Jicama and Texas Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Texas Redbud? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Texas Redbud. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Texas Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Texas Redbud
Season and care of Jicama and Texas Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Texas Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Texas Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Texas Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Texas Redbud is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Texas Redbud Physical Information
Jicama and Texas Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Texas Redbud are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
- Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Care of Jicama and Texas Redbud
Care of Jicama and Texas Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.