Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
China
Mexico, Central America
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Habitat
Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
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
Long, simple, curved and folded
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
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
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
आड़ू
Pachyrhizus erosus
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Yambohne
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Hardy Red
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama. Dwarf Nectarine doesn't have thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Nectarine does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Nectarine has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria and Jicama has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria. 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 Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Jicama season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.