Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Moderate
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Epidendrum
In German
Yambohne
Epidendrum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Epidendrum
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Epidendrum
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Epidendrum
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Epidendrum
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Epidendrum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Jicama and Epidendrum
Season and care of Jicama and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Epidendrum season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Epidendrum Physical Information
Jicama and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Epidendrum are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Epidendrum
Care of Jicama and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.