Jicama

Bluewings

About Jicama and Bluewings

Jicama

Bluewings

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Flowering Plants

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Southeastern Asia

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

-10

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-152-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12 - 4

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 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

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Part sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Soil protection

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Genus

Pachyrhizus

Torenia

Clade

Angiosperms

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

100195

1 27800

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Properties of Jicama and Bluewings

Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Bluewings? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Bluewings. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Bluewings doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Bluewings 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 Bluewings and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jicama and Bluewings

Season and care of Jicama and Bluewings is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Bluewings Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Bluewings season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral.

Jicama and Bluewings Physical Information

Jicama and Bluewings physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Bluewings are as follows:

Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
Bluewings leaf color: Green

Care of Jicama and Bluewings

Care of Jicama and Bluewings include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.