Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
1-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, 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
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
-
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
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Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Celosia
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Celosia
In German
Yambohne
Celosia
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Celosia
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Celosia
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Celosia
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Celosia
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
celosia
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Celosia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Celosia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Celosia
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Celosia? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Celosia. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Celosia doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Celosia 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 Celosia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Celosia
Season and care of Jicama and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Celosia is Neutral.
Jicama and Celosia Physical Information
Jicama and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Celosia are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Jicama and Celosia
Care of Jicama and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.