Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
-
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
-
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hydrangea
In German
Yambohne
Hortensie
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortensia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortensja
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Properties of Jicama and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Ubi. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Ubi 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 Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Ubi
Season and care of Jicama and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Ubi season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Ubi Physical Information
Jicama and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Ubi are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Ubi
Care of Jicama and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ubi pruning is done 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.