Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
-
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CELOSIA argentea
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Celosia
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Celosia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Celosia
Yambohne
In French
Celosia
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Celosia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Celosia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Celosia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
celosia
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Celosia
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Celosia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Celosia and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Celosia and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Celosia and Jicama. Celosia doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Celosia does not have fragrant flowers. Celosia 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 Celosia and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Celosia and Jicama
Season and care of Celosia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Celosia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celosia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Celosia is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Celosia is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Celosia and Jicama Physical Information
Celosia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Celosia and Jicama are as follows:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
Celosia leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Celosia and Jicama
Care of Celosia and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.