Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
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Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
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Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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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
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Pear
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Pineapple Weed
In German
Birne
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
Poire
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Pera
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
Αχλάδι
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
Pera
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Gruszka
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Orbis
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Properties of Pear and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Pear and Pineapple Weed. Pear has thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Pear and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Pineapple Weed season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Pear and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Pear and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pear and Pineapple Weed
Care of Pear and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.