Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
-
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
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Dudleya
In German
Ayers Birne
Dudleya
In French
Ayers Poire
Dudleya
In Spanish
Ayers pera
dudleya
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Dudleya
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Dudleya
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Dudley
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Dudleya
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Dudleya season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Dudleya Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Dudleya are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Ayers Pear and Dudleya
Care of Ayers Pear and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.