Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cactus
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
breathing problems
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Osterkaktus
Yambohne
In French
cactus de Pâques
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Easter cactus and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Jicama. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Jicama has allergic reactions like breathing problems. 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 Easter cactus and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Jicama
Season and care of Easter cactus and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Jicama season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Jicama Physical Information
Easter cactus and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Jicama are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Jicama
Care of Easter cactus and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.