Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Pear
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
नाशपाती
hylocereus
In German
Birne
hylocereus
In French
Poire
hylocereus
In Spanish
Pera
hylocereus
In Greek
Αχλάδι
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Pera
hylocereus
In Polish
Gruszka
Hylocereus
In Latin
Orbis
Hylocereus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Pear and Hylocereus
Season and care of Pear and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Hylocereus season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Hylocereus Physical Information
Pear and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pear and Hylocereus are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pear and Hylocereus
Care of Pear and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.