Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, 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 in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
हीथ
In German
Yambohne
Heidekraut
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
bruyère
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
brezo
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
urze
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
wrzos
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Heather
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Calluna
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jicama and Heather
Season and care of Jicama and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Heather season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Jicama and Heather Physical Information
Jicama and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Heather are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Heather
Care of Jicama and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.