Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Shrubs
Origin
Western Europe
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Crassula portulaca,Crassula argentea
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Deciduous forests, Desert, Rocky Ridges, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Ants, Caterpillar
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
CRASSULA ovata
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Jade Money Plant
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
जेड पौधा
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Geldbaum
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Crassula ovata
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Crassula ovata
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Grubosz jajowaty
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Crassuloideae
Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Jade Plant
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Jade Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Jade Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Jade Plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Jade Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Jade Plant is Neutral.
Bosc Pear and Jade Plant Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Jade Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Jade Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Jade Plant are as follows:
Bosc Pear flower color: Not Available
Bosc Pear leaf color: Not Available
Jade Plant flower color: White, Light Pink and Ivory
- Jade Plant leaf color: Green, Olive and Dark Green
Care of Bosc Pear and Jade Plant
Care of Bosc Pear and Jade Plant 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 Jade Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jade Plant needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.