Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Opuntia ficus-indica
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Birds, Rodents
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Nourishes scalp, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Biomass for fuel, Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
OPUNTIA ficus-indica
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Indian fig opuntia, Barbary fig, cactus pear, spineless cactus
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica
In German
Ayers Birne
Opuntia ficus-indica
In French
Ayers Poire
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Φραγκοσυκιά
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Opuntia ficus-indica
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Opuntia ficus-indica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Barbary Fig season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Barbary Fig is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Barbary Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Barbary Fig height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Barbary Fig flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barbary Fig leaf color: Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig
Care of Ayers Pear and Barbary Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barbary Fig pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barbary Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.