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About Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose


About Hibiscus Luna Rose and Bosc Pear


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Fruit   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
Western Europe   
Not Available   

Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana   
Hibiscus Luna Pink Swirl Hibiscus Luna Red Hibiscus Luna White   

Number of Varieties
25   
99+
3   
99+

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary   
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
9-5   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18   
21,22   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
101.60 cm   
99+
600.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
38.10 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Light Pink, Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Non Fruiting Plant, Peach, White, Yellow   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Medium   
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam   

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   
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Not Available   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair   
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss   
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood   
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware   
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree   
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'   
Hibiscus moscheutos   

Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear   
Luna Rose, Common Rose Mallow, Common Swamp Mallow   

In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree   
हिबिस्कुस लूना गुलाब   

In German
Bosc Pear Tree   
Hibiscus Luna Rose   

In French
Bosc Pear Tree   
Hibiscus Luna Rose   

In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree   
Hibiscus Luna Rose   

In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree   
Hibiscus Luna Rose   

In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree   
Hibiscus Luna Rose   

In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree   
Hibiscus Luna Rose   

In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno   
Hibiscus rosa Luna   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Malvales   

Family
Rosaceae   
Malvaceae   

Genus
Pyrus   
Hibiscus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Maleae   
Hibisceae   

Subfamily
Amygdaloideae   
Malvoideae   

Number of Species
24   
99+
100   
99+

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Properties of Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose

Wondering what are the properties of Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose? We provide you with everything About Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose. Bosc Pear doesn't have thorns and Hibiscus Luna Rose 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 Hibiscus Luna Rose 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 Hibiscus Luna Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose

Season and care of Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Hibiscus Luna Rose season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Loam while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Hibiscus Luna Rose is Neutral.

Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose Physical Information

Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Hibiscus Luna Rose height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose are as follows:

Care of Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose

Care of Bosc Pear and Hibiscus Luna Rose 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 Hibiscus Luna Rose pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hibiscus Luna Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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