Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Pear
In Hindi
हाथी घास
नाशपाती
In German
Elefantengras
Birne
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
Poire
In Spanish
pasto elefante
Pera
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
Pera
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Gruszka
In Latin
elephanti herba
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Pear
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Elephant Grass and Pear Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Pear are as follows:
Care of Elephant Grass and Pear
Care of Elephant Grass and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done 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 Elephant Grass 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.