Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Bulb Vegetable
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
-
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Chartreuse
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
Cold, Irritate the mucus membrane, Sinuses
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Hypotensive
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a dye
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
-
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa( Aggregatum Group)
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Scallion, Shallot
Pear
In German
Schalotte
Birne
In Greek
είδος κρεμμυδιού
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Sallot
Pera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Shallot and Pear
Season and care of Shallot and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Shallot and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shallot season is Summer and Pear season is Summer. The type of soil for Shallot is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Shallot is Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Shallot and Pear Physical Information
Shallot and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Shallot height is 30.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Shallot and Pear are as follows:
Care of Shallot and Pear
Care of Shallot and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shallot 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 Shallot 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.