Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Ficus benjamina
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Water carefully
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Container
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
FICUS benjamina
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
रो अंजीर
In German
Ayers Birne
Birkenfeige
In French
Ayers Poire
figuier pleureur
In Spanish
Ayers pera
higo llorón
In Greek
Ayers Pear
κλάμα σύκο
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
chorando fig
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
płacz rys
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Plorans ficum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Weeping Fig season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
- Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig
Care of Ayers Pear and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.