Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Marijuana
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Marihuana
Yambohne
In French
Marijuana
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Marijuana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Maconha
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Marihuana
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Marijuana
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cannabaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Pachyrhizus
Properties of Marijuana and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Marijuana and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Marijuana and Jicama. Marijuana doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Marijuana does not have fragrant flowers. Marijuana has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness and Jicama has allergic reactions like Depression, Rapid Heartbeat and Sleepiness. 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 Marijuana and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marijuana and Jicama
Season and care of Marijuana and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Marijuana and Jicama Physical Information
Marijuana and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width - whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Jicama are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Marijuana and Jicama
Care of Marijuana and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.