Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, 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, 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 old, faded fronds
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Ants, Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CHAMAEDOREA cataractarum
Common Name
Pear
Cataract Palm, Cascade Palm
In Spanish
Pera
gato de Palm
In Greek
Αχλάδι
γάτα Palm
In Portuguese
Pera
Cat palma
In Polish
Gruszka
kot Palm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Cat Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Cat Palm? We provide you with everything About Pear and Cat Palm. Pear has thorns and Cat Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Cat 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 Cat Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Cat Palm
Season and care of Pear and Cat Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Cat Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Cat Palm season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Cat Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Cat Palm is Neutral.
Pear and Cat Palm Physical Information
Pear and Cat Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cat Palm height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Cat Palm are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Cat Palm flower color: Yellow
- Cat Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pear and Cat Palm
Care of Pear and Cat Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cat Palm pruning is done Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cat Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
