Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Australia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Pear
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Alexandra palm
In German
Birne
Alexandra palm
In French
Poire
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Pera
Alexandra palma
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Pera
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Gruszka
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Orbis
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Alexandra Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Alexandra Palm? We provide you with everything About Pear and Alexandra Palm. Pear has thorns and Alexandra Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Alexandra Palm has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pear and Alexandra Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Pear and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Pear and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Pear and Alexandra Palm
Care of Pear and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.