Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Habitat
Cold Regions
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 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
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
POLIANTHES tuberosa
PYRUS communis
Common Name
Tuberose
Pear
In Hindi
रजनीगंधा
नाशपाती
In French
Tubéreuse
Poire
In Greek
Τουμπερόζα
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
Tuberosa
Pera
In Polish
Tuberoza
Gruszka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Tuberose and Pear
Season and care of Tuberose and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Tuberose and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuberose season is Summer and Fall and Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tuberose is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Tuberose and Pear Physical Information
Tuberose and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Tuberose and Pear are as follows:
Care of Tuberose and Pear
Care of Tuberose and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tuberose 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.