Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
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Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Maritime Rocks, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
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Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Alpine, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
IBERIS sempervirens
Common Name
Pear
Candytuft
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Candytuft
In German
Birne
Schleifenblume
In French
Poire
candytuft
In Spanish
Pera
candytuft
In Greek
Αχλάδι
candytuft
In Polish
Gruszka
candytuft
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Candytuft
Season and care of Pear and Candytuft is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Candytuft Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Candytuft season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Candytuft is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Candytuft is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Candytuft Physical Information
Pear and Candytuft physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Candytuft height is 20.30 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Pear and Candytuft are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Candytuft flower color: White
- Candytuft leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pear and Candytuft
Care of Pear and Candytuft include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candytuft pruning is done Prune in flowering season, 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 Candytuft needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.