Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia, Europe
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Unknown
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Thyme
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Yambohne
Thymian
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Thym
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomillo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomilho
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tymianek
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Thymum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Thyme
Season and care of Jicama and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Thyme season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Jicama and Thyme Physical Information
Jicama and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jicama and Thyme are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Jicama and Thyme
Care of Jicama and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.