Jicama

Eria

About Jicama and Eria

Jicama

Eria

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Annual

Type

Vegetable

Epiphyte

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

-300

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

Humid climates, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1511-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm25.50 cm

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Subulate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

Allow to dry out slightly between watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

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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

Flowers

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

100500

1 27800

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Properties of Jicama and Eria

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

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Season and Care of Jicama and Eria

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

Jicama and Eria Physical Information

Jicama and Eria physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Eria are as follows:

Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Jicama and Eria

Care of Jicama and Eria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eria 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 Eria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.