Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Melanesia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Orange, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
GYNURA aurantiaca
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Purple Velvet Plant
Pear
In Hindi
gynura aurantiaca
नाशपाती
In German
aurantiaca Gynura
Birne
In French
aurantiaca Gynura
Poire
In Spanish
aurantiaca gynura
Pera
In Greek
Gynura aurantiaca
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Gynura aurantiaca
Pera
In Polish
Gynura aurantiaca
Gruszka
In Latin
Gynura aurantiaca
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Pear
Season and care of Purple Velvet Plant and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Velvet Plant and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Velvet Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Purple Velvet Plant and Pear Physical Information
Purple Velvet Plant and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Velvet Plant and Pear are as follows:
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Pear flower color: White
- Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Pear
Care of Purple Velvet Plant and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Velvet Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Velvet Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.