Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Ayers Birne
Yambohne
In French
Ayers Poire
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Ayers Pear and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Jicama. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Jicama has allergic reactions like . 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 Ayers Pear and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Jicama
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Jicama season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Jicama Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Jicama are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Jicama
Care of Ayers Pear and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear 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 Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.