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Asian pear

About Asian pear

Asian pear is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Asian pear likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Asian pear belongs to the Pyrus genus, and is native to South China to Southeast Asia and Korea.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pyrus pyrifolia

Genus

Pyrus

Family

Rosaceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Asian pear, Japanese pear, Chinese pear, Korean pear, Taiwanese pear, apple pear, zodiac pear, papple, sand pear and nashi pear

How to care for Asian pear

💦 Water

How often to water your Asian pear

Asian pear needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Asian pear in your home

Asian pear love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Asian pear does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Asian pear in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Asian pear

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Asian pear: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Asian pear after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Asian pear can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

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Outdoor Care Guide for Asian pear →

💦 Water Needs

Asian pear prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Asian pear Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Asian pear requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Asian pear is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Asian pear does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Asian pear →

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When and How to Successfully Repot Asian pear →

What Are Healthy Asian pear Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Asian pear grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Asian pear →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Asian pear can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Asian pear Temperature Tolerance →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Asian pear, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.