Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
common pear
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Kultur-Birne
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Poirier commun
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Seckel Pear
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil
Care of Seckel Pear and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.