Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States
Mexico, Central America
Types
-
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Rocky areas, Slopes
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Bristlecone Pine
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
Yambohne
In French
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Properties of Bristlecone Pine and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Bristlecone Pine and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Bristlecone Pine and Jicama. Bristlecone Pine doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Bristlecone Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Bristlecone Pine has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough and Jicama has allergic reactions like Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose and Whooping Cough. 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 Bristlecone Pine and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bristlecone Pine and Jicama
Season and care of Bristlecone Pine and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Bristlecone Pine and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jicama season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Bristlecone Pine and Jicama Physical Information
Bristlecone Pine and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Bristlecone Pine and Jicama are as follows:
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Jicama
Care of Bristlecone Pine and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.