Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Vegetable
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
-
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red, White
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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 shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
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
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Tuberous Nasturtium
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
Yambohne
In French
Capucine tubéreuse
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
tuberosa capuchina
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
tuberosa chagas
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
bulwiaste Nasturcja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Morbus nasturtium
Pachyrhizus erosus
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Tropaeolaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Tropaeolum
Pachyrhizus
Number of Species
100
100
Properties of Mashua and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Mashua and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Mashua and Jicama. Mashua doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Mashua does not have fragrant flowers. Mashua has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Mashua and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mashua and Jicama
Season and care of Mashua and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Mashua and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mashua season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mashua is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Mashua and Jicama Physical Information
Mashua and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Mashua and Jicama are as follows:
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Mashua and Jicama
Care of Mashua and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.