How much sunlight does my Asian pear need?

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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Asian pear?

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!

Should I fertilize my Asian pear?

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!

Can Asian pear be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Asian pear can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Asian pear easy to care for?

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

Q: How often should I water my Asian pear?

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.

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.