Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Yambohne
Trident-Ahorn
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Trident Maple
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
arce de Trident
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
bordo Trident
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Trident klon
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Trident Maple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Jicama and Trident Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Trident Maple? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Trident Maple. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Trident Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Trident Maple 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 Trident Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Trident Maple
Season and care of Jicama and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Jicama and Trident Maple Physical Information
Jicama and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Trident Maple are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Trident Maple
Care of Jicama and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.