Trichocereus

Jicama

About Trichocereus and Jicama

Trichocereus

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Cactus

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

Mexico, Central America

Types

Trichocereus pachanoi

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

15-

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Habitat

low mountains

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

-300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Stem

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Trichocereus pachanoi

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Trichocereus

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

Trichocereus

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

Trichocereus

Yambohne

In French

Trichocereus

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

Trichocereus

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

Trichocereus

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

Trichocereus

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

Trichocereus

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Trichocereus

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Cactaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Echinopsis

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

128100

1 27800

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Properties of Trichocereus and Jicama

Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Jicama. Trichocereus has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Trichocereus and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Trichocereus and Jicama

Season and care of Trichocereus and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.

Trichocereus and Jicama Physical Information

Trichocereus and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is - and width 60.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Jicama are as follows:

Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Trichocereus and Jicama

Care of Trichocereus and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.