Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
India, Southeast Asia
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Habitat
gardens, Homesteads
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
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Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Crepe Jasmine
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Tabernaemontana
Ayers Pear
In German
Tabernaemontana
Ayers Birne
In French
Tabernaemontana
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Tabernaemontana
Ayers pera
In Greek
Tabernaemontana
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Tabernaemontana
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Tabernaemontana
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Tabernaemontana
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Tabernaemontana
Pyrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear. Crape Jasmine doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Crape Jasmine does not have fragrant flowers. Crape Jasmine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear
Care of Crape Jasmine and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crape Jasmine 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.