Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Pyrus pyrifolia
Eddoe taro, Dasheen taro
Habitat
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
agricultural areas, Hillside, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Needs a lot of water initially
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Rats, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bugs, Snails
Allergy
-
Swelling in mouth, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Poison Ivy, Skin cleanser, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent weeds
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Febrifuge
Aging, Laxative, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS 'Ayers'
ALOCASIA micholitziana
Common Name
Ayers Pear, Pear
Elephant Ear, Taro
In German
Ayers Birne
Colocasia (Pflanzengattung)
In French
Ayers Poire
Colocasia
In Spanish
Ayers pera
Colocasia
In Greek
Ayers Pear
Colocasia
In Portuguese
Ayers Pear
Colocasia
In Polish
Ayers Gruszka
Kolokazja
In Latin
Ayro Orbis
Colocasia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Ayers Pear and Taro
Wondering what are the properties of Ayers Pear and Taro? We provide you with everything About Ayers Pear and Taro. Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns and Taro doesn't have thorns. Also Ayers Pear does not have fragrant flowers. Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like and Taro has allergic reactions like . 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 Taro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ayers Pear and Taro
Season and care of Ayers Pear and Taro is important to know. While considering everything about Ayers Pear and Taro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ayers Pear season is Spring and Summer and Taro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand and for Taro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral and for Taro is Acidic, Neutral.
Ayers Pear and Taro Physical Information
Ayers Pear and Taro physical information is very important for comparison. Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Taro height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ayers Pear and Taro are as follows:
Ayers Pear flower color: White
Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Taro flower color: White and Green
- Taro leaf color: Dark Green and Ivory
Care of Ayers Pear and Taro
Care of Ayers Pear and Taro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Taro pruning is done . In summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Taro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.