Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Warm soil, Well Drained
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Green
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, fungus
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Cancer, Gastritis, Nutrients, Weight loss
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Italian Pepperoncini'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Pepperoncini Pepper
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Pepperoncini Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Pepperoncini Pepper
Yambohne
In French
Pepperoncini Pepper
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Pepperoncini Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Pepperoncini Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Pepperoncini Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Pepperoncini Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Pepperoncini Pepper
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Family
Solanaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Capsicum
Pachyrhizus
Clade
Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Number of Species
100
100
Properties of Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama. Pepperoncini Pepper doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Pepperoncini Pepper does not have fragrant flowers. Pepperoncini Pepper has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash and Jicama has allergic reactions like Hives and Rash. 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 Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama
Season and care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperoncini Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperoncini Pepper is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama Physical Information
Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperoncini Pepper height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama are as follows:
Pepperoncini Pepper flower color: White and Green
Pepperoncini Pepper leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama
Care of Pepperoncini Pepper and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperoncini Pepper 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 Pepperoncini Pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.