Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin, Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Compound
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
RHEUM x hybridum
Common Name
Pear
Hybrid Garden Rhubarb, Rhubarb
In Hindi
नाशपाती
एक प्रकार का फल
In German
Birne
Rhabarber
In Portuguese
Pera
Ruibarbo
In Polish
Gruszka
Rabarbar
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Pear and Rhubarb. Pear has thorns and Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Rhubarb
Season and care of Pear and Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Rhubarb season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Rhubarb Physical Information
Pear and Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Rhubarb height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Rhubarb are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Rhubarb flower color: Ivory
- Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Rhubarb
Care of Pear and Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rhubarb 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 Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.