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