Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
South America
  
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
  
gardens, Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
12-1
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water in the early morning hours
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam
  
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
  
Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Beetles, Bugs
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Nasal Congestion, Swelling, Swelling in the face
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Good for skin and hair, Not Available, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
  
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Fertility, High blood pressure, Immunity, Liver problems, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
  
CUCURBITA maxima 'Atlantic Giant'
  
Common Name
Pear
  
Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Pumpkin
  
In Hindi
नाशपाती
  
कद्दू
  
In German
Birne
  
Kürbis
  
In French
Poire
  
Citrouille
  
In Spanish
Pera
  
Calabaza
  
In Greek
Αχλάδι
  
Κολοκύθι
  
In Portuguese
Pera
  
Abóbora
  
In Polish
Gruszka
  
Dynia
  
In Latin
Orbis
  
cucurbita
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Violales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Pyrus
  
Cucurbita
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Maleae
  
Cucurbiteae
  
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pear and Giant Pumpkin
Season and care of Pear and Giant Pumpkin is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Giant Pumpkin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Giant Pumpkin season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Giant Pumpkin is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Giant Pumpkin is Neutral.
Pear and Giant Pumpkin Physical Information
Pear and Giant Pumpkin physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Giant Pumpkin height is 30.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Giant Pumpkin are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Giant Pumpkin flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Giant Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Pear and Giant Pumpkin
Care of Pear and Giant Pumpkin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Pumpkin pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.