Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
50.00 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark 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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
-
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
GEUM
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Avens
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hydrangea
In German
Yambohne
Hortensie
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortensia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hortensja
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hibiscus
Properties of Jicama and Avens
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Avens? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Avens. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Avens doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Avens 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 Avens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Avens
Season and care of Jicama and Avens is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Avens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Avens season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Avens is Light while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Avens is Acidic.
Jicama and Avens Physical Information
Jicama and Avens physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Avens height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Avens are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Avens flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Avens leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jicama and Avens
Care of Jicama and Avens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Avens 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 Avens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.