Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Rhinitis
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
SALIX alba
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
White Willow
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
White Willow
In German
Yambohne
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
wierzba biała
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Populus alba
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and White Willow
Season and care of Jicama and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and White Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and White Willow Physical Information
Jicama and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and White Willow are as follows:
Care of Jicama and White Willow
Care of Jicama and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.