Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
India
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Reddish Plum
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
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 regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly 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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Farmland
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
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Pear
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Water Spinach
In German
Birne
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Poire
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
Pera
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Pera
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Gruszka
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Orbis
Water Spinach
Phylum
Vascular plant
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Pear and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Pear and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Pear and Water Spinach. Pear has thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Pear has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness and Swelling and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pear and Water Spinach
Season and care of Pear and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Water Spinach season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Water Spinach Physical Information
Pear and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Water Spinach are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Water Spinach
Care of Pear and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.