Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Clumping bamboo, Running bamboo, Umbrella bamboo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, 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
Aphids, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
BAMBUSA lako
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Black Timber Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
तिमोर काला बांस
In German
Yambohne
Timor-schwarzer Bambus
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Timor bambou noir
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Timor Negro de bambú
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Τιμόρ Μαύρο μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Timor Black Bamboo
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Timor Czarny Bambus
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Timor Niger Bamboo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Bambusa
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poaceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Barnadesioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Timor Black Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Timor Black Bamboo 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 Timor Black Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo
Season and care of Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Timor Black Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Timor Black Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Timor Black Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo Physical Information
Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Timor Black Bamboo height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo
Care of Jicama and Timor Black Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Timor Black Bamboo pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Timor Black Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.