Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Alocasia brisbanensis
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Alocasia
Ayers Pear
In German
Alocasia
Ayers Birne
In French
Alocasia
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Alocasia
Ayers pera
In Greek
Alocasia
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Alocasia
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Alocasia
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Aglaonema
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Colocasieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Properties of Alocasia and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Alocasia and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Alocasia and Ayers Pear. Alocasia doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Alocasia does not have fragrant flowers. Alocasia has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. 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 Alocasia and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Alocasia and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Alocasia and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Alocasia and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Alocasia and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Alocasia and Ayers Pear
Care of Alocasia and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia 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 Alocasia 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.