Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Origin
Western Europe
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, 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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Clay, 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, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Bosc'
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
Common Name
Bosc Pear, Pear
Lisianthus
In Hindi
Bosc Pear Tree
Lisianthus
In German
Bosc Pear Tree
Lisianthus
In French
Bosc Pear Tree
Lisianthus
In Spanish
Bosc Pear Tree
Lisianthus
In Greek
Bosc Pear Tree
Lisianthus
In Portuguese
Bosc Pear Tree
Lisianthus
In Polish
Bosc Pear Tree
Eustoma
In Latin
Orbis Bosc ligno
Lisianthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Bosc Pear and Lisianthus
Season and care of Bosc Pear and Lisianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Bosc Pear and Lisianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bosc Pear season is Spring and Fall and Lisianthus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Bosc Pear is Loam and for Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bosc Pear and Lisianthus Physical Information
Bosc Pear and Lisianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Lisianthus height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bosc Pear and Lisianthus are as follows:
Care of Bosc Pear and Lisianthus
Care of Bosc Pear and Lisianthus 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 Lisianthus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.