Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Ayers Birne
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Ayers Poire
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Buddha manus
Arbor
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Buddha's Hand season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand
Care of Ayers Pear and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.