Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
tabardillo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
tabardillo
Yambohne
In French
tabardillo
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
tabardillo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Tabardillo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Tabardillo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Tabardillo
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Calliandra
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tabardillo and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Tabardillo and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Tabardillo and Jicama. Tabardillo has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Tabardillo does not have fragrant flowers. Tabardillo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Jicama has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Tabardillo and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Jicama
Season and care of Tabardillo and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Jicama season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Jicama Physical Information
Tabardillo and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Tabardillo and Jicama are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Jicama
Care of Tabardillo and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.