Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Dry areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
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
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Asthma
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Yambohne
In French
Poire Bartlett
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Bartlett Pear and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Bartlett Pear and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Bartlett Pear and Jicama. Bartlett Pear doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Bartlett Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bartlett Pear has allergic reactions like Asthma and Jicama has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Bartlett Pear and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Jicama
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jicama season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Jicama Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Jicama are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Bartlett Pear and Jicama
Care of Bartlett Pear and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bartlett 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.