Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Central America, South America, Brazil
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Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Mountains, tropical grasslands
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Even Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial fruit blotch, Damping off, Fusarium wilt, Red blotch, Root rot, Septoria leaf spot, Southern blight
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Flies
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Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Hypoglycaemic
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
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Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
STEVIA rebaudiana
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Candyleaf, Stevia, Sweetleaf
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Stevia
Ayers Pear
In German
Stevia
Ayers Birne
In French
Stevia
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Stevia
Ayers pera
In Greek
Stevia
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Stevia
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Stewia
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Stevia
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Stevia and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Stevia and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Stevia and Ayers Pear. Stevia doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Stevia does not have fragrant flowers. Stevia has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Asthma, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Stevia and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Stevia and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Stevia and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Stevia and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stevia season is Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stevia is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Stevia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Stevia and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Stevia and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Stevia height is 45.70 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Stevia and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Stevia flower color: White
Stevia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Stevia and Ayers Pear
Care of Stevia and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stevia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Stevia 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.