Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Whole plant
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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Yambohne
Kracher penstemon
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Jicama and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.