Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Africa
Western Europe
Types
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Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
persian violet
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
persian violet
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
persian violet
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Persian Violet
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Orbis Bosc ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Gentianaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bosc Pear
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bosc Pear are as follows:
Care of Persian Violet and Bosc Pear
Care of Persian Violet and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Bosc Pear pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.