Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Central America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
common pear
Habitat
Terrestrial
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-9
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
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Seckel Pear
In German
Gomphrena
Kultur-Birne
In French
Gomphrena
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Gomphrena
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
Gomphrena
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Gomphrena
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Gomphrena
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Gomphrena and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Gomphrena and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Gomphrena and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Seckel Pear are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gomphrena and Seckel Pear
Care of Gomphrena and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.