jicama
Pachyrhizus erosus
USDA zones10 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall20 to 30 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a vine for low maintenance gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun and average to moist, loamy soil. It blooms from early to late autumn. The vine spreads wide, so give it plenty of room to sprawl.
Pairs well with Scarlet runner, Sunflower, Cilantro, and Popcorn shoot.