Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mexico, Central America
Types
not available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Acidic, 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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Zuckerahorn
Yambohne
In French
sucre d'érable
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Sugar Maple and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Sugar Maple and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Sugar Maple and Jicama. Sugar Maple doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Sugar Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Sugar Maple has allergic reactions like Asthma and Jicama has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Sugar Maple and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Jicama
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Maple and Jicama Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Jicama are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Jicama
Care of Sugar Maple and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.