Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Bearded Iris
In German
Yambohne
Schwertlilie
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
bearded Iris
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Angiosperms
Embryophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Bearded Iris. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Bearded Iris 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 Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Jicama and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Bearded Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Jicama and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Bearded Iris
Care of Jicama and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.