Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Couma macrocarpa
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Bushlands, Upland savannas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, 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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Euphorbia pseudocactus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Tiger Tree
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
टाइगर ट्री
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Tiger Tree
Yambohne
In French
Tiger Tree
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Tiger Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Tiger Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Tiger Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Tiger Tree
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
tigris lignum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Malpighiales
Fabales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Tiger Tree and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Tiger Tree and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Tiger Tree and Jicama. Tiger Tree has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Tiger Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Tiger Tree has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. 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 Tiger Tree and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tiger Tree and Jicama
Season and care of Tiger Tree and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Tiger Tree and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Tiger Tree and Jicama Physical Information
Tiger Tree and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tiger Tree and Jicama are as follows:
Care of Tiger Tree and Jicama
Care of Tiger Tree and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.