Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial Diseases, Black rot, Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Pyrus Communis
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Dessert Pear, Forelle Pear, Forellenbirne, Pear
In Hindi
pinkroot
Forelle Pear
In German
Spigelia
Forelle Pear
In French
Spigelia
Forelle Pear
In Spanish
Spigelia
Forelle Pear
In Greek
Spigelia
Forelle Pear
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Forelle Pear
In Polish
Spigelia
Forelle Pear
In Latin
Spigelia
Forelle Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Loganiceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Forelle Pear
Season and care of Pinkroot and Forelle Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Forelle Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Forelle Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Forelle Pear is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Forelle Pear is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Forelle Pear Physical Information
Pinkroot and Forelle Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Forelle Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Forelle Pear are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Forelle Pear flower color: White
- Forelle Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pinkroot and Forelle Pear
Care of Pinkroot and Forelle Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Forelle Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Forelle Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.