Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
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
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
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
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ADENIUM obesum
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Sabi star, Impala lily
Pear
In Hindi
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
नाशपाती
In German
Wüstenrose
Birne
In French
Desert Rose
Poire
In Spanish
Rosa del desierto
Pera
In Greek
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Rosa do Deserto
Pera
In Polish
Kwiat pustyni
Gruszka
In Latin
Desert resurrexit
Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Desert Rose and Pear
Season and care of Desert Rose and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Rose and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Desert Rose and Pear Physical Information
Desert Rose and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Rose and Pear are as follows:
Care of Desert Rose and Pear
Care of Desert Rose and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, 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 Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.