Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Light Purple, Purple
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
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Pear
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Cape Daisy
In German
Birne
Cape Daisy
In French
Poire
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Pera
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Pera
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Gruszka
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Orbis
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Pear and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Pear and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Pear and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Pear and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pear and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pear and Cape Daisy
Care of Pear and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.