Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Ornamental
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Tropical regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
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
Fuchsia, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
Pear
In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
नाशपाती
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Birne
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
Poire
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Pera
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
Pera
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Gruszka
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Pear
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Globe Amaranth and Pear Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Pear are as follows:
Care of Globe Amaranth and Pear
Care of Globe Amaranth and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth 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.