Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
secondary forest, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow, Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
broad, flat
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, 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 water excessively, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
ALPINIA zerumbet 'Variegata'
Common Name
Pear
Golden Lotus, Shell Ginger, Variegated Shell Ginger
In Hindi
नाशपाती
golden lotus
In German
Birne
golden lotus
In French
Poire
golden lotus
In Spanish
Pera
golden lotus
In Greek
Αχλάδι
golden lotus
In Portuguese
Pera
golden lotus
In Polish
Gruszka
golden lotus
In Latin
Orbis
golden lotus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Golden Lotus
Season and care of Pear and Golden Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Golden Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Golden Lotus season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Golden Lotus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Golden Lotus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Golden Lotus Physical Information
Pear and Golden Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Golden Lotus height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Golden Lotus are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Golden Lotus flower color: White and Light Pink
- Golden Lotus leaf color: Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Light Yellow
Care of Pear and Golden Lotus
Care of Pear and Golden Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Lotus pruning is done Prune central stem, 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 Golden Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.