Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Western Asia
Types
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Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow
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
Palmate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
PYRUS communis
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Pear
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
नाशपाती
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Birne
In French
mandrake américain
Poire
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Pera
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Pera
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Gruszka
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Mayapple and Pear
Season and care of Mayapple and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Mayapple and Pear Physical Information
Mayapple and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Pear are as follows:
Care of Mayapple and Pear
Care of Mayapple and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.