Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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'
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
hylocereus
In German
Ayers Birne
hylocereus
In French
Ayers Poire
hylocereus
In Spanish
Ayers pera
hylocereus
In Greek
Ayers Pear
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
hylocereus
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Hylocereus
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Hylocereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Hylocereus
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Hylocereus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ayers Pear and Hylocereus Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Hylocereus are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ayers Pear and Hylocereus
Care of Ayers Pear and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.