Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Iris
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Pear
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Dwarf Iris
In German
Birne
Zwergiris
In French
Poire
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Pera
Enano Iris
In Greek
Αχλάδι
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Pera
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Gruszka
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Orbis
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Pear and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Pear and Dwarf Iris. Pear has thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Pear and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Pear and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Pear and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pear and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Pear and Dwarf Iris
Care of Pear and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.