Jicama

Siberian Iris

About Jicama and Siberian Iris

Jicama

Siberian Iris

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Perennial

Origin

Mexico, Central America

Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Iris sibirica

Number of Varieties

-90

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

Damp shady woods, Pastures

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-153-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Vining/Climbing

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm50.80 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

50.00 cm61.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender

White, Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs

Bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Moderate

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Mice

pollinators

Allergy

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for animals, Soil protection

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Expectorant

Part of Plant Used

Bulbs, Root

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used As Food

Used as an insecticide

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Iridoideae

Number of Species

100300

1 27800

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Properties of Jicama and Siberian Iris

Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Siberian Iris? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Siberian Iris. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Siberian Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Jicama and Siberian Iris

Season and care of Jicama and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.

Jicama and Siberian Iris Physical Information

Jicama and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Siberian Iris are as follows:

Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Jicama and Siberian Iris

Care of Jicama and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Siberian Iris pruning is done 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.