Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
not available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Red, Violet
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for birds
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
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Pear
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
नाशपाती
mandacaru
In German
Birne
Cereus jamacaru
In French
Poire
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
Pera
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
Pera
Mandacaru
In Polish
Gruszka
Mandacaru
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
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 Mandacaru
Season and care of Pear and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Mandacaru season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Mandacaru Physical Information
Pear and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Mandacaru are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pear and Mandacaru
Care of Pear and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.