Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Forest edges, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Gastrointestinal disorders, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
TAGETES erecta 'French Vanilla'
Common Name
Pear
African Marigold
In Hindi
नाशपाती
अफ्रीकी गेंदा
In German
Birne
Studentenblume
In French
Poire
Marigold africaine
In Spanish
Pera
caléndula africana
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Αφρικής κατιφές
In Portuguese
Pera
marigold africano
In Polish
Gruszka
afrykański nagietka
In Latin
Orbis
African pingit vaccinia caltha
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pear and African Marigold
Season and care of Pear and African Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and African Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and African Marigold season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for African Marigold is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for African Marigold is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and African Marigold Physical Information
Pear and African Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas African Marigold height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pear and African Marigold are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
African Marigold flower color: White and Ivory
- African Marigold leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and African Marigold
Care of Pear and African Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Marigold pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.