Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Fertilize when new
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Food Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Spinach
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
पालक
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Spinat
Yambohne
In French
Épinards
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Espinacas
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Σπανάκι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Szpinak
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Spinach
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Spinacia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Properties of Spinach and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Spinach and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Spinach and Jicama. Spinach doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Spinach has allergic reactions like Food Allergy and Jicama has allergic reactions like Food Allergy. 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 Spinach and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Spinach and Jicama
Season and care of Spinach and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Jicama Physical Information
Spinach and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Jicama are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Spinach and Jicama
Care of Spinach and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.