Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Konjac
Ayers Pear
In German
Teufelszunge
Ayers Birne
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
Ayers pera
In Greek
Konjac
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
Ayers Pear
In Polish
konjac
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Konjac
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Pyrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear. Devil's Tongue has thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Devil's Tongue does not have fragrant flowers. Devil's Tongue has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Excessive flatus and gastro-intestinal problems. 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 Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear
Care of Devil's Tongue and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue 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.