Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Moth
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
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Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
firethorn
In German
Yambohne
firethorn
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
firethorn
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
firethorn
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
firethorn
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
firethorn
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
firethorn
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Pyracantha
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Jicama and Firethorn
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Firethorn? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Firethorn. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Firethorn doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Firethorn 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 Firethorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Firethorn
Season and care of Jicama and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Firethorn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Firethorn Physical Information
Jicama and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Firethorn are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Firethorn
Care of Jicama and Firethorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.