Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Types
Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Terrestrial
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, 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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow oblong to elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Gomphrena
Ayers Pear
In German
Gomphrena
Ayers Birne
In French
Gomphrena
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Gomphrena
Ayers pera
In Greek
Gomphrena
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Gomphrena
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Gomphrena
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Gomphrena
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Gomphrena and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Gomphrena and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Gomphrena and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Gomphrena and Ayers Pear
Care of Gomphrena and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena 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.