Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
-
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Bold
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CANNA
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
भंग लिली
In German
Ayers Birne
Canna Lilie
In French
Ayers Poire
Canna
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Canna lirio
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Canna
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Canna lilia
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Canna lilium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Canna
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Canna season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Canna Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Canna are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Ayers Pear and Canna
Care of Ayers Pear and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.