Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
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
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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
आड़ू
In German
Yambohne
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
Hardy Red
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
Jicama leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Jicama and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.