Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Argentina
Types
common pear
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Cholla
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Kultur-Birne
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Poirier commun
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
planta Salão
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
roślin Hall
In Latin
Seckel Pear
plant Hall
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Cholla
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Seckel Pear and Cholla Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Cholla are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Seckel Pear and Cholla
Care of Seckel Pear and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.