Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Artichoke
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Artichoke
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Artischocke
Yambohne
In French
Artichaut
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
αγκινάρα
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Karczoch
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
cactus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Eudicotyledones
Eudicotyledones
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Jicama. Artichoke has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Jicama has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. 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 Artichoke and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Jicama
Season and care of Artichoke and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Artichoke and Jicama Physical Information
Artichoke and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Artichoke and Jicama are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Jicama
Care of Artichoke and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.