About Guzmania and Ayers Pear
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Not Available
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
Ayers Pear
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Ayers Birne
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Ayers pera
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Not Available
Properties of Guzmania and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Guzmania and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Guzmania and Ayers Pear. Guzmania doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Guzmania does not have fragrant flowers. Guzmania has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Rash and Throat itching. 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 Guzmania and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Guzmania and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Guzmania and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Guzmania and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Guzmania and Ayers Pear
Care of Guzmania and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania 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.