Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Yambohne
Baum des Himmels
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Simaroubaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Ailanthus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Jicama and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.