Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Does not require lot of watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders
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
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CARYOTA mitis
Common Name
Pear
Burmese Fishtail Palm, Fishtail Palm
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Fishtail palm
In German
Birne
Fishtail palm
In French
Poire
Fishtail Palm
In Spanish
Pera
Fishtail palma
In Greek
Αχλάδι
ιχθυόφθαλμους παλάμη
In Portuguese
Pera
Fishtail palma
In Polish
Gruszka
Fishtail dłoni
In Latin
Orbis
fishtail palma
Phylum
Vascular plant
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Rosaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Coryphoideae
Properties of Pear and Fishtail Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Fishtail Palm? We provide you with everything About Pear and Fishtail Palm. Pear has thorns and Fishtail Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Fishtail Palm 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 Fishtail Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Fishtail Palm
Season and care of Pear and Fishtail Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Fishtail Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Fishtail Palm season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Fishtail Palm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Fishtail Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Fishtail Palm Physical Information
Pear and Fishtail Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Fishtail Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Fishtail Palm are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Fishtail Palm flower color: Purple and Ivory
- Fishtail Palm leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pear and Fishtail Palm
Care of Pear and Fishtail Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fishtail Palm 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 Fishtail Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.