Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ipomoea aquatica
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Water Spinach
Ayers Pear
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Ayers Birne
In French
Épinards d'eau
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
Ayers pera
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Water Spinach
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Water Spinach and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Ayers Pear. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like . 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 Water Spinach and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Water Spinach and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Spinach and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Water Spinach and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Spinach and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Water Spinach and Ayers Pear
Care of Water Spinach and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach pruning is done 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 Water Spinach 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.