Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Macadamia
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Macadamia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Macadamia
Yambohne
In French
Macadamia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Macadamia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Macadamia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Macadamia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Macadamia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Proteaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Macadamia and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Jicama. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, 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 Macadamia and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Jicama
Season and care of Macadamia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Macadamia and Jicama Physical Information
Macadamia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Jicama are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Macadamia and Jicama
Care of Macadamia and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.