Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Aaron Caladium
In German
Yambohne
Aaron Caladium
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Fabales
Alismatales
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Jicama and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Aaron Caladium. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. 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 Jicama and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Jicama and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Jicama and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Aaron Caladium
Care of Jicama and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.