Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
-
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Epidendrum
Yambohne
In French
Epidendrum
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Epidendrum
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Epidendrum
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Epidendrum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Order
Asparagales
Fabales
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Epidendrum and Jicama
Season and care of Epidendrum and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Epidendrum and Jicama Physical Information
Epidendrum and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Jicama are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Jicama
Care of Epidendrum and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.