Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not avaialable
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, 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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Malus domestica Wolf River
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Wolf River Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Wolf River Apple
Yambohne
In French
Wolf River Apple
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Wolf River Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Wolf River Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Wolf River Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Wolf River Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Wolf River Apple
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Wolf River Apple and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Wolf River Apple and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Wolf River Apple and Jicama. Wolf River Apple doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Wolf River Apple does not have fragrant flowers. Wolf River Apple has allergic reactions like Mouth itching and Throat itching and Jicama has allergic reactions like Mouth itching and Throat itching. 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 Wolf River Apple and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Wolf River Apple and Jicama
Season and care of Wolf River Apple and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Wolf River Apple and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wolf River Apple season is Spring and Fall and Jicama season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Wolf River Apple and Jicama Physical Information
Wolf River Apple and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple and Jicama are as follows:
Wolf River Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Wolf River Apple leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Wolf River Apple and Jicama
Care of Wolf River Apple and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wolf River Apple 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 Wolf River Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.