Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Aaron Caladium
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Aaron Caladium
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium
Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Aaron Caladium doesn't have thorns. Also Bosc Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Bosc Pear has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat and Aaron Caladium has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen and Sore Throat. 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 Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Aaron Caladium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium
Care of Bosc Pear and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.