Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Australia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Grassland, open forests, wastelands, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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
Ivory, Rose, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Sandy Brown, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Conduplicate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
eyespot, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
songbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used like flour
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Common Name
Pear
Chinese Fountaingrass, Fountaingrass
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Fountaingrass
In German
Birne
Fountaingrass
In French
Poire
Fountaingrass
In Spanish
Pera
Fountaingrass
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Fountaingrass
In Portuguese
Pera
Fountaingrass
In Polish
Gruszka
Fountaingrass
In Latin
Orbis
Fountaingrass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Fountaingrass
Season and care of Pear and Fountaingrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Fountaingrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Fountaingrass season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Fountaingrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Fountaingrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Fountaingrass Physical Information
Pear and Fountaingrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Fountaingrass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Fountaingrass are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Fountaingrass flower color: Ivory, Rose and Tan
- Fountaingrass leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pear and Fountaingrass
Care of Pear and Fountaingrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fountaingrass 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 Fountaingrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.