About Ayers Pear and Hoodia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Red, Pink, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Once a week
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
No pruning needed in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Flies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Dry Mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Stem
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Hoodia gordonii
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
ǁhoba, Ghaap
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Hoodia
In German
Ayers Birne
Hoodia
In French
Ayers Poire
Hoodia
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Hoodia
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Hoodia
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Hoodia
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Hoodia
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Hoodia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Stapeliae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asclepiadoideae
Properties of Ayers Pear and Hoodia
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Hoodia? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Hoodia. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Hoodia doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hoodia 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 Hoodia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Hoodia
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Hoodia is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Hoodia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Hoodia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Hoodia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Hoodia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Hoodia Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Hoodia physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hoodia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Hoodia are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
- Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Hoodia
Care of Ayers Pear and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.