Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
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
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Pear
Brake Fern
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Birne
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Poire
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Pera
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Pera
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Gruszka
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Orbis
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Rosales
Polypodiales
Family
Rosaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Pteridoideae
Properties of Pear and Brake Fern
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Brake Fern? We provide you with everything About Pear and Brake Fern. Pear has thorns and Brake Fern doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Brake Fern 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 Brake Fern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Brake Fern
Season and care of Pear and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Brake Fern season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Brake Fern Physical Information
Pear and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Brake Fern are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Pear and Brake Fern
Care of Pear and Brake Fern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.