Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Canary Islands
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Annual
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Peach, Lavender
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, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Lobed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, 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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
LOBULARIA maritima
Common Name
Pear
Pastel Carpet Sweet Alyssum, Sweet Alyssum
In Hindi
नाशपाती
LOBULARIA maritima
In German
Birne
lobularia maritima
In French
Poire
Lobularia maritima
In Spanish
Pera
maritima Lobularia
In Greek
Αχλάδι
LOBULARIA maritima
In Portuguese
Pera
Lobularia maritima
In Polish
Gruszka
Lobularia maritima
In Latin
Orbis
maritima Lobularia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Maleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Sweet Alyssum
Season and care of Pear and Sweet Alyssum is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Sweet Alyssum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Sweet Alyssum season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Sweet Alyssum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Sweet Alyssum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Sweet Alyssum Physical Information
Pear and Sweet Alyssum physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Sweet Alyssum height is 5.10 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Pear and Sweet Alyssum are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Sweet Alyssum flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Peach and Lavender
- Sweet Alyssum leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Pear and Sweet Alyssum
Care of Pear and Sweet Alyssum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Alyssum 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 Sweet Alyssum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
