Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
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Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
SCILLA
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Squill
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Squill
Ayers Pear
In German
Squill
Ayers Birne
In French
Squille
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Escila
Ayers pera
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Cila
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Cebulica
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Scilla
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Squill and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Squill and Ayers Pear. Squill doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting. 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 Squill and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Squill and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Ayers Pear season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Squill and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Ayers Pear
Care of Squill and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill 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.