Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Skin wounds
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Corms used as a vegetable
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
Pear
In Portuguese
Bulbine
Pera
In Polish
Bulbine
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Bulbine and Pear
Season and care of Bulbine and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbine and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bulbine is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Bulbine and Pear Physical Information
Bulbine and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Bulbine and Pear are as follows:
Care of Bulbine and Pear
Care of Bulbine and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bulbine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbine 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.