Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Green Tomatillo, Purple Tomatillo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A3, H1, H2, 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
Oval/Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove all suckers, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Flea beetles
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Arthritis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cancer, Diabetes, Energy, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making green salsas and chilli sauce, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PHYSALIS philadelphica
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Green Tomato, Mexican Groundcherry, Tomatillo
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomatillos
In German
Yambohne
Tomatillos
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Tomatilles
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomatillos
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomatillos
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomatillos
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomatillos
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tomatillos
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Physalis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Physaleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Tomatillo
Season and care of Jicama and Tomatillo is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tomatillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tomatillo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tomatillo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tomatillo is Neutral.
Jicama and Tomatillo Physical Information
Jicama and Tomatillo physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tomatillo height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tomatillo are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tomatillo
Care of Jicama and Tomatillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tomatillo pruning is done Remove all suckers and Remove wet foliage. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tomatillo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.