Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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 a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
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Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Pear
Coleus, Painted nettle
In German
Birne
Buntnessel
In French
Poire
Vieux garçon
In Portuguese
Pera
cóleus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Coleus
Season and care of Pear and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Coleus season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Pear and Coleus Physical Information
Pear and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Pear and Coleus
Care of Pear and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.