Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Banks, Slopes
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SARCOCOCCA confusa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Sweet Box
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Sarcococca confusa
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Sarcococca verwirrt
Yambohne
In French
Sarcococca confus
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Sarcococca confundido
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Sarcococca συγχέεται
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Sarcococca confuso
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
sarcococca mylić
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
confusa Sarcococca
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Sarcococca
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Sarcococca confusa and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Sarcococca confusa and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Sarcococca confusa and Jicama. Sarcococca confusa doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Sarcococca confusa does not have fragrant flowers. Sarcococca confusa 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 Sarcococca confusa and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sarcococca confusa and Jicama
Season and care of Sarcococca confusa and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Sarcococca confusa and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Sarcococca confusa and Jicama Physical Information
Sarcococca confusa and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sarcococca confusa and Jicama are as follows:
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Jicama
Care of Sarcococca confusa and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, 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 Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.