Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Mexico, Central America
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Cold Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
allergic reaction
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
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Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Trident Maple
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Yambohne
In French
Trident Maple
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
arce de Trident
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Trident Maple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Trident klon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Trident Maple
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Trident Maple and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Trident Maple and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Trident Maple and Jicama. Trident Maple doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Trident Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Trident Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Jicama has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Trident Maple and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Jicama
Season and care of Trident Maple and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Trident Maple and Jicama Physical Information
Trident Maple and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Jicama are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Trident Maple and Jicama
Care of Trident Maple and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident 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.