Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central America, Northern America
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Woods Rose
In German
Yambohne
Woods Rose
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Woods Rose
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Woods Rose
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Woods Rose
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Woods Rose
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Woods Rose
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jicama and Woods Rose
Season and care of Jicama and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Woods Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Jicama and Woods Rose Physical Information
Jicama and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Woods Rose are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Jicama and Woods Rose
Care of Jicama and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.