Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Freesia
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Freesia
In German
Ayers Birne
Freesie
In French
Ayers Poire
Freesia
In Spanish
Ayers pera
fresia
In Greek
Ayers Pear
freesia
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
freesia
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
frezja
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Freesia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Properties of Ayers Pear and Freesia
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Freesia? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Freesia. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Freesia doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available and Freesia 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 Ayers Pear and Freesia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Freesia
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Freesia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Ayers Pear and Freesia Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Freesia are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Freesia
Care of Ayers Pear and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.