Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Eastern Europe
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Iris
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Iris
In German
Yambohne
Zwergiris
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Enano Iris
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Jicama and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Dwarf Iris. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Jicama and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Jicama and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Jicama and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Iris
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.