Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
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, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, 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
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Firewheel
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firewheel
In German
Yambohne
Feuerrad
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Firewheel
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firewheel
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firewheel
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firewheel
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Firewheel
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Firewheel
Season and care of Jicama and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jicama and Firewheel Physical Information
Jicama and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Firewheel are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Firewheel
Care of Jicama and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.