Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
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Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Hot Pink, Coral
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
-
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pelargonium
In German
Yambohne
Pelargonium
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Pelargonium
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pelargonium
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
pelargônio
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pelargonium
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Pelargonium
Season and care of Jicama and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Pelargonium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Jicama and Pelargonium Physical Information
Jicama and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Pelargonium are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Pelargonium
Care of Jicama and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.