Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Narrowly elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bulbs
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
BLETIA purpurea
Common Name
Pear
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Candelaria
In German
Birne
Candelaria
In French
Poire
Candelaria
In Spanish
Pera
Candelaria
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Candelaria
In Portuguese
Pera
Candelaria
In Polish
Gruszka
Candelaria
In Latin
Orbis
Candelaria
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Candelaria
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Candelaria? We provide you with everything About Pear and Candelaria. Pear has thorns and Candelaria doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Candelaria 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 Candelaria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Candelaria
Season and care of Pear and Candelaria is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Candelaria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Candelaria season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Candelaria is Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Candelaria Physical Information
Pear and Candelaria physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Candelaria are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
- Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pear and Candelaria
Care of Pear and Candelaria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelaria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelaria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.