Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Cordia subcordata
Yambohne
In French
Cordia subcordata
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Boraginaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Kou and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Kou and Jicama. Kou doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Kou and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Jicama
Season and care of Kou and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Jicama Physical Information
Kou and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Jicama are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Jicama
Care of Kou and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.