Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Fields, orchards
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red, Crimson
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS coccineus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Runner bean, Multiflora bean
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Scarlet Runner Bean
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Feuerbohne
Yambohne
In French
Haricot d'Espagne
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Ayocote
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Scarlet Runner Bean
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Feijão-da-espanha
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Bean
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Scarlet Runner Bean
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Phaseolus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama
Season and care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Runner Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Runner Bean is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama Physical Information
Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Runner Bean height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama are as follows:
Scarlet Runner Bean flower color: White, Red and Crimson
Scarlet Runner Bean leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama
Care of Scarlet Runner Bean and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Runner Bean 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 Scarlet Runner Bean needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.