Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Broad
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Yambohne
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
cólquico
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
aftomn gema
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Autumn Crocus. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Jicama and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Jicama and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Autumn Crocus
Care of Jicama and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.