Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Dry areas
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
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Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
Coleus
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Buntnessel
In French
Poire Bartlett
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
coleo
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Coleus
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
cóleus
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Coleus
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Coleus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Coleus
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coleus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Bartlett Pear and Coleus Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Bartlett Pear and Coleus
Care of Bartlett Pear and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.