Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Argentina
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
-
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
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Birne
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Poire
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Pera
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Pera
planta Salão
In Polish
Gruszka
roślin Hall
In Latin
Orbis
plant Hall
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Opuntioideae
Season and Care of Pear and Cholla
Season and care of Pear and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Cholla season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Cholla Physical Information
Pear and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pear and Cholla are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Pear and Cholla
Care of Pear and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.