Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Ornamental Lemongrass , Citronella, Java Citronella , East Indian Lemongrass ,
  
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
  
tropical grasslands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
8-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Long and slender with very sharp edges
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
  
Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Divison, From bulbs
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
  
Keep the Soil well drained, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
lung problems if inhaled in excess, starts menstrual flow
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Provides herbal hair care
  
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
  
Cough, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Soothing and relieving pain, Sore throat, Stomach spasms, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
extracted oil, Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Shoots
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Condiment, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as a condiment
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
  
CYMBOPOGON citratus
  
Common Name
Pear
  
Lemon Grass, Lemongrass
  
In Hindi
नाशपाती
  
शतवेधी
  
In German
Birne
  
Zitronengräser
  
In French
Poire
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Spanish
Pera
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Greek
Αχλάδι
  
lemongrass
  
In Portuguese
Pera
  
Cymbopogon
  
In Polish
Gruszka
  
Palczatka
  
In Latin
Orbis
  
lemongrass
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Poales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Poaceae
  
Genus
Pyrus
  
Cymbopogon
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Maleae
  
Andropogoneae
  
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
  
Panicoideae
  
Season and Care of Pear and Lemongrass
Season and care of Pear and Lemongrass is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Lemongrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Lemongrass season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Lemongrass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Lemongrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Lemongrass Physical Information
Pear and Lemongrass physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Lemongrass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Lemongrass are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Lemongrass flower color: Yellow
- Lemongrass leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Pear and Lemongrass
Care of Pear and Lemongrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemongrass pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Prune in the late winter or spring, Pruning may be required for height clearance, 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 Lemongrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.