Meadow Phlox

Jicama

About Meadow Phlox and Jicama

Meadow Phlox

Jicama

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Flowering Plants

Vegetable

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Mexico, Central America

Types

Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean

Number of Varieties

60-

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests

agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-89-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-8

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

38.10 cm50.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink, Lavender, Violet

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Moderate

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Butterflies, Mice

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane

Irritation to stomach, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser

Improve skin tone

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion

Food for animals, Soil protection

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Antispasmodic

Cold, Fever, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bulbs, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PHLOX maculata

PACHYRHIZUS erosus

Common Name

Meadow Phlox

Mexican Yam bean

In Hindi

मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा

Pachyrhizus erosus

In German

Wiese Phlox

Yambohne

In French

Meadow Phlox

Kłębian kątowaty

In Spanish

prado Phlox

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Greek

Meadow Phlox

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Portuguese

Meadow Phlox

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Polish

łąka Phlox

Pachyrhizus erosus

In Latin

Phlox meadow

Pachyrhizus erosus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Eudicotyledones

Order

Solanales

Fabales

Family

Polemoniaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Phlox

Pachyrhizus

Clade

Angiosperms

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

70100

1 27800

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Properties of Meadow Phlox and Jicama

Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Phlox and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Meadow Phlox and Jicama. Meadow Phlox doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Phlox does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Phlox has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane and Jicama has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems and Irritate the mucus membrane. 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 Meadow Phlox and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Jicama

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

Meadow Phlox and Jicama Physical Information

Meadow Phlox and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Jicama are as follows:

Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green

Care of Meadow Phlox and Jicama

Care of Meadow Phlox and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.