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About Schefflera and Pear


About Pear and Schefflera


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen  
Fruit  

Origin
-  
Europe, Western Asia  

Types
Schefflera actinophylla  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett  

Number of Varieties
900  
15
3000  
7

Habitat
Bog Garden, Shaded sites  
Humid climates, moist forests  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
3-8  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-5  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
900.00 cm  
99+
1,219.20 cm  
34

Minimum Width
150.00 cm  
99+
800.00 cm  
25

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
-  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
-  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
-  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy  

Leaf Color in Winter
-  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Obtuse  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Early Spring, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Fall, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings  
Grafting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
-  

Soil Type
Loam  
-  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
-  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
-  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Mites  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla  

Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls  
Cottage Garden  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves  

Other Uses
-  
Used As Food  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'  
PYRUS communis  

Common Name
Schefflera  
Pear  

In Hindi
Schefflera  
नाशपाती  

In German
Schefflera  
Birne  

In French
Schefflera  
Poire  

In Spanish
Schefflera  
Pera  

In Greek
Schefflera  
Αχλάδι  

In Portuguese
Schefflera  
Pera  

In Polish
Schefflera  
Gruszka  

In Latin
Schefflera  
Orbis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Vascular plant  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Apiales  
Rosales  

Family
Araliaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Schefflera  
Pyrus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Maleae  

Subfamily
-  
Amygdaloideae  

Number of Species
700  
36
30  
99+

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Properties of Schefflera and Pear

Wondering what are the properties of Schefflera and Pear? We provide you with everything About Schefflera and Pear. Schefflera doesn't have thorns and Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Schefflera does not have fragrant flowers. Schefflera has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis and Pear has allergic reactions like contact allergic dermatitis. 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 Schefflera and Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Schefflera and Pear

Season and care of Schefflera and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Schefflera and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Schefflera is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.

Schefflera and Pear Physical Information

Schefflera and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Schefflera and Pear are as follows:

Care of Schefflera and Pear

Care of Schefflera and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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.

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