Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Crimson
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Kracher penstemon
Yambohne
In French
Firecracker penstemon
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Pachyrhizus erosus
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Jicama has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Jicama season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.