Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Types
Cylindropuntia spp.
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Cholla
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Ayers Pear
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Ayers Birne
In French
usine de Cholla
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
Ayers pera
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
planta Salão
Ayers Pear
In Polish
roślin Hall
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
plant Hall
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cholla and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Cholla and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Cholla and Ayers Pear. Cholla has thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Cholla does not have fragrant flowers. Cholla has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Erythema and Swelling. 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 Cholla and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cholla and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Cholla and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Cholla and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Cholla and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Cholla and Ayers Pear
Care of Cholla and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.