Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
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In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Twinleaf
In German
Yambohne
Twinleaf
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Twinleaf
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Twinleaf
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Twinleaf
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Twinleaf
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Twinleaf. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Twinleaf
Season and care of Jicama and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Twinleaf Physical Information
Jicama and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Twinleaf
Care of Jicama and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.