Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Grass, Herbs
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
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Types
'Balboa White' lisianthus, 'Forever Blue' lisianthus, 'Forever White' lisianthus, 'Lisa Pink' lisianthus
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Grassland, Warmer regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Cercospora leaf spot, Cucumber mosaic, Curvularia blotch, Downy mildew, Fusarium stem rot, Fusarium wilt, Impatiens necrotic spot, Lisianthus necrosis, Phyllosticta leaf spot, Pythium root rot, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Sclerophoma stem blight, Tobacco mosaic
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
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Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Lisianthus, Florida blue,bBuebell
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Lisianthus
Ayers Pear
In German
Lisianthus
Ayers Birne
In French
Lisianthus
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Lisianthus
Ayers pera
In Greek
Lisianthus
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Lisianthus
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Eustoma
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Lisianthus
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Gentianaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Florida Blue and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Florida Blue and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Blue and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Blue season is Spring and Summer and Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Blue is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Blue is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Florida Blue and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Florida Blue and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Blue height is 40.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Florida Blue and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Florida Blue flower color: White, Blue, Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Blue leaf color: Gray Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Florida Blue and Ayers Pear
Care of Florida Blue and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Blue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Florida Blue 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.