Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Not Available
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
Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, 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
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Pear
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
नाशपाती
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Birne
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Poire
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Pera
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Pera
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Gruszka
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Orbis
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Pear and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Pear and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Pear and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Pear and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Pear and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pear and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Pear and Christmas Star Orchid include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.