Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
common pear
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Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
13-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
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Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Type of Soil
Loam
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The pH of Soil
Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Needs very little water
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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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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
Flowers
Showy
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
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
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Botanical Name
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
Seckel Pear
Schlumbergera
In German
Kultur-Birne
Schlumbergera
In French
Poirier commun
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
peral europeo, peral común
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Seckel Pear
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Seckel Pear
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Grusza pospolita
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Seckel Pear
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera. Seckel Pear has thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Seckel Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Seckel Pear has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Itchiness and Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Itchiness. 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 Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Seckel Pear is Loam and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Seckel Pear is Neutral and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Seckel Pear flower color: White
Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera
Care of Seckel Pear and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Seckel Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.