Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Yambohne
Tulpenbaum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
tulipier
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Jicama and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Jicama and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Tulip Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Jicama and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Tulip Tree
Care of Jicama and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.