Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mexico, Central America
Types
242
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Swamps, Terrestrial, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-14
9-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna, Ivory
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphate, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, Brown Rot, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Full Sun, Salt
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ENCYCLIA hanburyi
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Encyclia, Orchid
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
आर्किड
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Orchidee
Yambohne
In French
Orchidée
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Orquídea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
εγκύκλιο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
orquídea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
orquídea
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Epidendrum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Encyclia
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Encyclia and Jicama
Season and care of Encyclia and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Encyclia and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Encyclia season is Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Encyclia is Clay, Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Encyclia is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Encyclia and Jicama Physical Information
Encyclia and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Encyclia height is 40.60 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Encyclia and Jicama are as follows:
Encyclia flower color: Light Pink, Rose, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Tan, Sandy Brown, Sienna and Ivory
Encyclia leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Encyclia and Jicama
Care of Encyclia and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Encyclia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Encyclia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.