Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Summer Squash, Winter Squash
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Cold Regions, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Orange, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Lemon yellow
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
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, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Insects
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Fiber, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CUCURBITA pepo 'Delicata'
Common Name
Pear
Peanut Squash, Squash
In Hindi
नाशपाती
देलिकाता स्क्वाश
In German
Birne
Delicata Squash
In French
Poire
Delicata Squash
In Spanish
Pera
Delicata Squash
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Delicata Σκουός
In Portuguese
Pera
Delicata Squash
In Polish
Gruszka
Delicata Squash
In Latin
Orbis
delicata Cucurbitae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Delicata Squash
Season and care of Pear and Delicata Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Delicata Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Delicata Squash season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Delicata Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Delicata Squash is Neutral.
Pear and Delicata Squash Physical Information
Pear and Delicata Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Delicata Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Delicata Squash are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Delicata Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Delicata Squash leaf color: Lemon yellow
Care of Pear and Delicata Squash
Care of Pear and Delicata Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Delicata Squash pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Delicata Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.