Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Dry areas
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Rose
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
Asthma
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Bartlett Pear, Pear
Elephant Ear, Taro
In Hindi
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
अरवी
In German
Bartlett-Birne
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Poire Bartlett
Colocasia
In Spanish
Bartlett Pear
Colocasia
In Greek
Bartlett Pear
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Bartlett Pear
Colocasia
In Polish
Bartlett Pear
Kolokazja
In Latin
bartlett pirum
Colocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aroideae
Season and Care of Bartlett Pear and Taro
Season and care of Bartlett Pear and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Bartlett Pear and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Taro season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bartlett Pear is Loam and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bartlett Pear is Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Bartlett Pear and Taro Physical Information
Bartlett Pear and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bartlett Pear and Taro are as follows:
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Bartlett Pear and Taro
Care of Bartlett Pear and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly and Taro pruning is done . In summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.