Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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
-
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PROTEA
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Protea plant
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Protea Pflanze
Yambohne
In French
usine de Protea
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
planta de protea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
φυτό Protea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
planta Protea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Protea roślin
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Protea herba
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Proteaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Protea and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Protea and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Protea and Jicama. Protea doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Protea does not have fragrant flowers. Protea 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 Protea and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Protea and Jicama
Season and care of Protea and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Protea and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Protea season is Fall and Spring and Jicama season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Protea is Clay and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Protea is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Protea and Jicama Physical Information
Protea and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Protea and Jicama are as follows:
Care of Protea and Jicama
Care of Protea and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.