Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Peanut cactus
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Skin cuts
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Igel Kaktus
Yambohne
In French
hérisson cactus
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
cactus
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Jicama
Season and care of Echinopsis and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Jicama season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Jicama Physical Information
Echinopsis and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Jicama are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Jicama
Care of Echinopsis and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.