Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
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Mexico, Central America
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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
-
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
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Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
firethorn
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
firethorn
Yambohne
In French
firethorn
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
firethorn
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
firethorn
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
firethorn
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
firethorn
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Genus
Pyracantha
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Firethorn and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Firethorn and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Firethorn and Jicama. Firethorn has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Firethorn does not have fragrant flowers. Firethorn has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Firethorn and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firethorn and Jicama
Season and care of Firethorn and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Firethorn and Jicama Physical Information
Firethorn and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Jicama are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Firethorn and Jicama
Care of Firethorn and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.