Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Crossandra, firecracker flower
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Crossandra
Ayers Pear
In German
Crossandra
Ayers Birne
In French
Crossandra
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Crossandra
Ayers pera
In Greek
Crossandra
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Crossandra
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Crossandra
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Crossandra
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Family
Acanthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Crossandra and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Crossandra and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Crossandra and Ayers Pear. Crossandra doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Crossandra does not have fragrant flowers. Crossandra has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Crossandra and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Crossandra and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Crossandra and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Crossandra and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crossandra is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Crossandra and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Crossandra and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crossandra and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Crossandra and Ayers Pear
Care of Crossandra and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crossandra 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.