Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Insects
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Nausea, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Dermatitis
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ALEURITES moluccanus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Aleurites moluccanus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Lichtnussbaum
Yambohne
In French
Aleurites moluccana
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Aleurites moluccanus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Aleurites moluccanus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Nogueira-de-iguape
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Nogueira-de-iguape
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Aleurites moluccanus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Euphorbiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Aleurites
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Kukui and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Kukui and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Kukui and Jicama. Kukui doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Kukui does not have fragrant flowers. Kukui has allergic reactions like Nausea and Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like Nausea 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 Kukui and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kukui and Jicama
Season and care of Kukui and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Kukui and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kukui is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Kukui and Jicama Physical Information
Kukui and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Kukui and Jicama are as follows:
Kukui flower color: White
Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Kukui and Jicama
Care of Kukui and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kukui pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.