Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
-
Africa, Madagascar
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
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
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
PENTAS
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Pentas plant
In German
Ayers Birne
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Ayers Poire
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Ayers pera
planta pentas
In Greek
Ayers Pear
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
planta Pentas
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Pentas herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ayers Pear and Pentas
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Pentas? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Pentas. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Pentas doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Pentas has allergic reactions like . 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 Pentas and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Pentas
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Pentas season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Pentas Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Pentas are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Pentas
Care of Ayers Pear and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.