Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Acer griseum
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Clay, Loam
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
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
Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
paperbark maple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
paperbark Ahorn
Yambohne
In French
érable paperbark
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
arce paperbark
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
klon paperbark
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Paperbark Maple and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Paperbark Maple and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Paperbark Maple and Jicama. Paperbark Maple doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Paperbark Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Jicama
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Maple and Jicama Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Jicama are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Maple and Jicama
Care of Paperbark Maple and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple 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 Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.