Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
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Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
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
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Crested Iris
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Crested Iris
Yambohne
In French
Crested Iris
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Crested Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Pachyrhizus erosus
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Iridaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Properties of Crested Iris and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Crested Iris and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Crested Iris and Jicama. Crested Iris doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Crested Iris does not have fragrant flowers. Crested Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Jicama has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crested Iris and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Jicama
Season and care of Crested Iris and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Jicama Physical Information
Crested Iris and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Jicama are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Jicama
Care of Crested Iris and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.