Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Orange
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
नारंगी
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Orange
Yambohne
In French
Orange
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
naranja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
laranja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
aurantiaco
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Properties of Orange and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Orange and Jicama. Orange has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange 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 Orange and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange and Jicama
Season and care of Orange and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Orange and Jicama Physical Information
Orange and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Orange and Jicama are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Orange and Jicama
Care of Orange and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.