Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
Not Available
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Devil's Backbone
In German
Ayers Birne
Devil's Backbone
In French
Ayers Poire
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Ayers pera
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Devils Backbone season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone
Care of Ayers Pear and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.