Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Dry areas
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Latex
Other Uses
Used As Food
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Ficus elastica
In French
Poire Bartlett
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
ficus
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
gumy roślin
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica
Care of Bartlett Pear and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.