Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Heliconia
Ayers Pear
In German
Heliconia
Ayers Birne
In French
Heliconia
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Heliconia
Ayers pera
In Greek
Heliconia
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Heliconia
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Heliconia
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Heliconia and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Heliconia and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Heliconia and Ayers Pear. Heliconia doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Heliconia does not have fragrant flowers. Heliconia has allergic reactions like Toxic and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Heliconia and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heliconia and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Heliconia and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Heliconia and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Heliconia and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Heliconia and Ayers Pear
Care of Heliconia and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia 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.