Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, 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
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Skin inflammation
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
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Pear
Tuberose
In Hindi
नाशपाती
रजनीगंधा
In French
Poire
Tubéreuse
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Pera
Tuberosa
In Polish
Gruszka
Tuberoza
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Pear and Tuberose
Season and care of Pear and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Tuberose season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Pear and Tuberose Physical Information
Pear and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Tuberose are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Pear and Tuberose
Care of Pear and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.