Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Umbrella Like
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Regular watering during dry periods
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Windmill Palm
In German
Yambohne
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Windmill Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Windmill Palm? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Windmill Palm. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Windmill Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Jicama and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Windmill Palm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Jicama and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Windmill Palm
Care of Jicama and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.