Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Dasylirion wheeleri
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Desert, Dry 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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
DASYLIRION
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Spoon flower, Common sotol
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
डेजर्ट चम्मच
In German
Ayers Birne
Esslöffel
In French
Ayers Poire
Desert cuillère
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Desierto cuchara
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Desert κουτάλι
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
colher Desert
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Desert łyżka
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
cochleari deserto
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Desert Spoon doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Desert Spoon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon
Care of Ayers Pear and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.