Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Thodopuza, Red streaked, Alleppey
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Loamy soils, Tropical Forests, Tropical regions, Well Drained
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Green, Light Green, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf Hoppers, Mites, Scale, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rabbits, Snails
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Allergy
Abdominal distension, Blurred vision, Oral Allergy
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Remove blemishes, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Prevent weeds, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Atherosclerosis, Brain disease, Carminative, Cold, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eczema, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treatment of ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as an ointment, Used as colouring in foods, Used as insect repellent
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Curcuma longa
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Turmeric, Curcuma
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
हल्दी
Ayers Pear
In German
Kurkuma
Ayers Birne
In French
curcuma
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Curcuma longa
Ayers pera
In Greek
κουρκούμη
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
curcuma
Ayers Pear
In Polish
kurkuma
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
turmeric
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Zingiberoideae
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Season and Care of Turmeric and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Turmeric and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Turmeric and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Turmeric season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Turmeric is Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Turmeric is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Turmeric and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Turmeric and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Turmeric height is 50.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Turmeric and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Turmeric flower color: GreenLight Green and Yellow green
Turmeric leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Turmeric and Ayers Pear
Care of Turmeric and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Turmeric pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Prune after harvesting, 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 Turmeric 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.