Sasanqua

Jicama

About Sasanqua and Jicama

Sasanqua

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Shrub

Vegetable

Origin

Japan

Mexico, Central America

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

15-

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-99-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

sasanqua

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

sasanqua

Yambohne

In French

sasanqua

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

sasanqua

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

sasanqua

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

Sasankya

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Sasankya

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Theales

Fabales

Family

Theaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Camellia

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250100

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Jicama

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Jicama. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Jicama

Season and care of Sasanqua and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.

Sasanqua and Jicama Physical Information

Sasanqua and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Jicama are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Jicama

Care of Sasanqua and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.