Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Taro Alocasia reginula, Night scented lily
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Terrestrial, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green, Silver, Black
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blight, Mites, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
-
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
ALOCASIA reginula
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Elephant Ear
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Elephant Ear
In German
Ayers Birne
Elephant Ear
In French
Ayers Poire
Elephant Ear
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Elephant Ear
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Elephant Ear
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Elephant Ear
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Elephant Ear
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Elephant Ear
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Elephant Ear season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Ear is Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Ear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elephant Ear height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Elephant Ear flower color: White
- Elephant Ear leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Silver and Black
Care of Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear
Care of Ayers Pear and Elephant Ear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elephant Ear pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Ear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.