Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
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
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Yambohne
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Ram's Horn and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Ram's Horn and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Ram's Horn and Jicama. Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Ram's Horn does not have fragrant flowers. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Jicama
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Jicama Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Jicama are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Jicama
Care of Ram's Horn and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.