Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Allergy
-
Cough, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
For making oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Squash
In Hindi
Ayers Pear
Squash
In German
Ayers Birne
Squash
In French
Ayers Poire
Squash
In Spanish
Ayers pera
calabacín
In Greek
Ayers Pear
σκουός
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
abóbora
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
kabaczek
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
cucurbita
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rosaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Squash
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Squash is Loam while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Squash is Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Squash Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Squash are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
- Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Ayers Pear and Squash
Care of Ayers Pear and Squash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Squash 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 Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.