Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Quercus stellata
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
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
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Post Oak
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Post oak
Yambohne
In French
Post oak
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Post oak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Post Oak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Post Oak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
post Oak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Post quercu
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Quercus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Post Oak and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Post Oak and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Post Oak and Jicama. Post Oak doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Post Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Post Oak 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 Post Oak and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Post Oak and Jicama
Season and care of Post Oak and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Post Oak and Jicama Physical Information
Post Oak and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Jicama are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Post Oak and Jicama
Care of Post Oak and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post Oak 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 Post Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.