Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Vegetable
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Grass
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Itchiness
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Yambohne
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cyperaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Softstem Bulrush and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Softstem Bulrush and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Softstem Bulrush and Jicama. Softstem Bulrush doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Softstem Bulrush does not have fragrant flowers. Softstem Bulrush has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Jicama has allergic reactions like Itchiness. 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 Softstem Bulrush and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jicama
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Jicama Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Jicama are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jicama
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.