Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Wet lands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Plumcot
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Plumcot
Yambohne
In French
plumcot
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
plumcot
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Plumcot
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
plumcot
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Plumcot
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Plumcot
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Plumcot and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Plumcot and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Plumcot and Jicama. Plumcot doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Plumcot does not have fragrant flowers. Plumcot has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Jicama has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. 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 Plumcot and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plumcot and Jicama
Season and care of Plumcot and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Jicama season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Plumcot and Jicama Physical Information
Plumcot and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Jicama are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Jicama
Care of Plumcot and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.