Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Sakaki
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Sakaki
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Sperrstrauch
Yambohne
In French
Sakaki
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Sakaki
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Sakaki
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Sakaki
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Sakaki
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Cleyera
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Sakaki and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Jicama. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Jicama has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing. 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 Sakaki and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Jicama
Season and care of Sakaki and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and Jicama Physical Information
Sakaki and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Jicama are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Sakaki and Jicama
Care of Sakaki and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.