Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Stomach burn
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Parsnip
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
चुकंदर
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Pastinake
Yambohne
In French
Panais
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Chirivía
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
cherivia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Pasternak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
parsnip
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Parsnip and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Parsnip and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Parsnip and Jicama. Parsnip doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Parsnip does not have fragrant flowers. Parsnip has allergic reactions like Stomach burn and Jicama has allergic reactions like Stomach burn. 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 Parsnip and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Parsnip and Jicama
Season and care of Parsnip and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Jicama season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Parsnip and Jicama Physical Information
Parsnip and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Parsnip and Jicama are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Parsnip and Jicama
Care of Parsnip and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip 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 Parsnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.