Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
African Iris
Ayers Pear
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Ayers Birne
In French
African Iris
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Iris africano
Ayers pera
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
African Iris
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of African Iris and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of African Iris and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About African Iris and Ayers Pear. African Iris doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also African Iris does not have fragrant flowers. African Iris has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Iris and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of African Iris and Ayers Pear
Season and care of African Iris and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Ayers Pear Physical Information
African Iris and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Ayers Pear are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of African Iris and Ayers Pear
Care of African Iris and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris 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.