Life Span
-
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Simarouba glauca
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
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, Apply N-P-K
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Rhinitis
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Tilaka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Tilapia
Yambohne
In French
Tilapia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
tilapia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
tilaka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
tilaka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
tilakiem
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
tilaka
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Symplocaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Tilaka and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Tilaka and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Tilaka and Jicama. Tilaka doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Tilaka does not have fragrant flowers. Tilaka has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Jicama has allergic reactions like Rhinitis. 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 Tilaka and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tilaka and Jicama
Season and care of Tilaka and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Tilaka and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tilaka is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Tilaka and Jicama Physical Information
Tilaka and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Tilaka and Jicama are as follows:
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Tilaka and Jicama
Care of Tilaka and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.