About Anthurium and Jicama
Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Epiphytes
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Rainforest
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Pink
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM(WHITE HEART) PPAF
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Anthurium
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Anthurium
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Anthurium
Yambohne
In French
Anthurium
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Anthurium
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
ανθούρια
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Anthurium
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
anturium
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Anthurium
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Alismatales
Fabales
Genus
Anthurium
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Anthurium and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Anthurium and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Anthurium and Jicama. Anthurium doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Anthurium does not have fragrant flowers. Anthurium 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 Anthurium and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Anthurium and Jicama
Season and care of Anthurium and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Anthurium and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anthurium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Anthurium is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anthurium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Anthurium and Jicama Physical Information
Anthurium and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Anthurium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Anthurium and Jicama are as follows:
Anthurium flower color: White and Pink
Anthurium leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Anthurium and Jicama
Care of Anthurium and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anthurium 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 Anthurium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.