Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Vegetable
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
50.00 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
-
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
GEUM
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Avens
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Hortensie
Yambohne
In French
Hortensia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Hortensja
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Properties of Avens and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Avens and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Avens and Jicama. Avens doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Avens does not have fragrant flowers. Avens has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Jicama has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Avens and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Avens and Jicama
Season and care of Avens and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Avens and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avens season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Jicama season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Avens is Light and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avens is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Avens and Jicama Physical Information
Avens and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Avens height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Avens and Jicama are as follows:
Avens flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Avens leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Avens and Jicama
Care of Avens and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avens 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 Avens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.