Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Australia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
open forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Average Water
In Spring
Adequately
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
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
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
Windbreak
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Silver Wattle
Yambohne
In French
Mimosa d'été
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Silver Wattle and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Wattle and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Silver Wattle and Jicama. Silver Wattle doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Wattle does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Wattle 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 Silver Wattle and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Jicama
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Jicama Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Jicama are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Jicama
Care of Silver Wattle and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.