Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Subarctic ladyfern, Asplenium ladyfern, Southern Lady Fern
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
hedge rows, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade
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
Red blotch, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Nasal irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Available
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Athyrium filix-femina
Common Name
Pear
Ladyfern
In Hindi
नाशपाती
lady fern
In German
Birne
Wald-Frauenfarn
In French
Poire
Athyrium filix-femina
In Spanish
Pera
Athyrium filix-femina
In Greek
Αχλάδι
lady fern
In Portuguese
Pera
lady fern
In Polish
Gruszka
Wietlica samicza
Phylum
Vascular plant
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Rosales
Polypodiales
Family
Rosaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Physematieae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Ladyfern
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Ladyfern? We provide you with everything About Pear and Ladyfern. Pear has thorns and Ladyfern doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Ladyfern has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pear and Ladyfern and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Ladyfern
Season and care of Pear and Ladyfern is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Ladyfern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Ladyfern season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Ladyfern is Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Ladyfern is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Ladyfern Physical Information
Pear and Ladyfern physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Ladyfern height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pear and Ladyfern are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Ladyfern flower color: Not Available
- Ladyfern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Pear and Ladyfern
Care of Pear and Ladyfern include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ladyfern 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 Ladyfern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.