Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Bartlett pear itself is a type of pear
Habitat
Well Drained
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune prior to new growth, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Bone strength, Immunity, Increase fiber amount
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
PYRUS communis 'Bartlett' ('Williams Bon Chretien')
Common Name
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
Bartlett Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Buddha's Hand
Tree
बार्टलेट नाशपाती
In German
Buddhas Hand
Baum
Bartlett-Birne
In French
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
Poire Bartlett
In Spanish
Mano de Buda
Árbol
Bartlett Pear
In Greek
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
Bartlett Pear
In Portuguese
Mão de Buda
Árvore
Bartlett Pear
In Polish
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
Bartlett Pear
In Latin
Buddha manus
Arbor
bartlett pirum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear
Season and care of Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bartlett Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bartlett Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bartlett Pear is Neutral.
Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear Physical Information
Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bartlett Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear are as follows:
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bartlett Pear flower color: White
- Bartlett Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear
Care of Buddha's Hand and Bartlett Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bartlett Pear pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Prune regularly. In summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bartlett Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.