Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Paperbark tree
Yambohne
In French
Paperbark tree
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Paperbark tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Myrtaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Melaleuca
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Jicama
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Jicama Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree 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 Tree and Jicama are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Jicama
Care of Paperbark Tree and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree 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 Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.