Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa, Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Grassland
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Crimson, Dark Green
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
brown-spot needle blight, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Fusarium wilt, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Squirrels
Not Available
Allergy
Stomach pain, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, Nutrients
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Crimson Sweet'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Crimson Sweet Watermelon, Watermelon
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Ayers Pear
In German
Wassermelone
Ayers Birne
In French
Citrullus lanatus
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Citrullus lanatus
Ayers pera
In Greek
καρπούζι
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Citrullus lanatus
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Citrullus lanatus
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Citrullus lanatus
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Benincaseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrullus Lanatus season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrullus Lanatus is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Citrullus Lanatus height is 15.20 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Citrullus Lanatus flower color: Yellow
Citrullus Lanatus leaf color: Light Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear
Care of Citrullus Lanatus and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrullus Lanatus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrullus Lanatus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
