Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
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
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Ayers Birne
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Ayers Poire
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Ayers pera
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Blue Barrel doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Blue Barrel 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 Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Blue Barrel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color:
Care of Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel
Care of Ayers Pear and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.