Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Pear
Trailing Phlox
In Portuguese
Pera
Gazania
In Polish
Gruszka
Gazania
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Pear and Gazania
Season and care of Pear and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Gazania season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Gazania is Acidic.
Pear and Gazania Physical Information
Pear and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Gazania are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Gazania
Care of Pear and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.