Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Central America, South America, Africa, Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Ixora albersii
Ixora beckleri
Ixora ooumuensis
Ixora jucunda
Ixora nigerica
Ixora st.-johnii
Ixora umbellata
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Red, Purple, Rose
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
IXORA
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Ixora
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Ixora
In German
Ayers Birne
Ixora
In French
Ayers Poire
Ixora
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Ixora
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Ixora
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Ixora
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Ixora
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Ixora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Ixora
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Ixora is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Ixora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Ixora season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Ixora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Ixora is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Ixora Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Ixora physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ixora height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Ixora are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Ixora flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink and Ivory
- Ixora leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Ixora
Care of Ayers Pear and Ixora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ixora pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ixora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.