Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
alstroemeria
In German
Yambohne
Alstroemeria
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Alstroemeria
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alstroemeria
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alstroemeria
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alstroemeria
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alstroemeria
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Alstroemeria
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Alstroemeria
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Alstroemeria. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Alstroemeria 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 Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Alstroemeria
Season and care of Jicama and Alstroemeria is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Alstroemeria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Alstroemeria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Alstroemeria is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Alstroemeria is Neutral.
Jicama and Alstroemeria Physical Information
Jicama and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Alstroemeria are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Alstroemeria
Care of Jicama and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.