Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Well Drained
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
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Nectarine
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
nectarine
In German
Yambohne
Nektarine
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
nectarine
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
nectarina
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
nectarina
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
nektarowy
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
nectarine
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Nectarine
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Nectarine? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Nectarine. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Nectarine doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Nectarine has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. 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 Jicama and Nectarine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Nectarine
Season and care of Jicama and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Nectarine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Nectarine Physical Information
Jicama and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Nectarine are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Nectarine
Care of Jicama and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.