Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Winter heath
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Alpine Heath
Yambohne
In French
Alpine Heath
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Alpine Heath
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Pachyrhizus erosus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Alpine Heath and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Alpine Heath and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Alpine Heath and Jicama. Alpine Heath doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Alpine Heath does not have fragrant flowers. Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Jicama
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Jicama Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Jicama are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Jicama
Care of Alpine Heath and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath 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 Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.