Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies, Mice
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
Common Name
Pear
Mexican Yam bean
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Pachyrhizus erosus
In French
Poire
Kłębian kątowaty
In Spanish
Pera
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Portuguese
Pera
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Polish
Gruszka
Pachyrhizus erosus
In Latin
Orbis
Pachyrhizus erosus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Jicama
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Jicama? We provide you with everything About Pear and Jicama. Pear has thorns and Jicama doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Jicama has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling. 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 Pear and Jicama and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Jicama
Season and care of Pear and Jicama is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Jicama Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Jicama season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Jicama is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Jicama Physical Information
Pear and Jicama physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Pear and Jicama are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Jicama flower color: White and Lavender
- Jicama leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Jicama
Care of Pear and Jicama include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.