Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Ayers Pear
In German
African Daisy
Ayers Birne
In French
marguerite africaine
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
margarita africana
Ayers pera
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Gerbery
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
African primula
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of African Daisy and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of African Daisy and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About African Daisy and Ayers Pear. African Daisy doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also African Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. African Daisy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 African Daisy and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Daisy and Ayers Pear
Season and care of African Daisy and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
African Daisy and Ayers Pear Physical Information
African Daisy and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Ayers Pear are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of African Daisy and Ayers Pear
Care of African Daisy and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.