About White Pumpkin and Jicama
Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
45.70 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
Brown
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Cotton Candy'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Pumpkin, White Pumpkin
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Hortensie
Yambohne
In French
Hortensia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Hortensja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Fabaceae
Properties of White Pumpkin and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of White Pumpkin and Jicama? We provide you with everything About White Pumpkin and Jicama. White Pumpkin doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also White Pumpkin does not have fragrant flowers. White Pumpkin has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 White Pumpkin and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Pumpkin and Jicama
Season and care of White Pumpkin and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about White Pumpkin and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Pumpkin season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for White Pumpkin is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Pumpkin is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
White Pumpkin and Jicama Physical Information
White Pumpkin and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. White Pumpkin height is 2.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of White Pumpkin and Jicama are as follows:
White Pumpkin flower color: Brown
White Pumpkin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of White Pumpkin and Jicama
Care of White Pumpkin and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Pumpkin 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 White Pumpkin needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.