Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
PTERIS argyraea
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Brake Fern
Pear
In Hindi
Brake Fern Plant
नाशपाती
In German
Brems Farnanlage
Birne
In French
Brake Fern Plante
Poire
In Spanish
Planta del helecho del freno
Pera
In Greek
Φρένο Fern Plant
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Brake Planta Fern
Pera
In Polish
Hamulec Fern roślin
Gruszka
In Latin
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Rosales
Family
Pteridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Pteridoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Brake Fern and Pear
Season and care of Brake Fern and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Brake Fern and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Brake Fern and Pear Physical Information
Brake Fern and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Brake Fern and Pear are as follows:
Care of Brake Fern and Pear
Care of Brake Fern and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.