Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, Mexico
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Types
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Pyrus pyrifolia
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
-
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
DUDLEYA
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Dudleya
Ayers Pear
In German
Dudleya
Ayers Birne
In French
Dudleya
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
dudleya
Ayers pera
In Greek
Dudleya
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
Dudleya
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Dudleya
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Dudley
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dudleya and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Dudleya and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Dudleya and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dudleya is Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dudleya is Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Dudleya and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Dudleya and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Dudleya and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Dudleya and Ayers Pear
Care of Dudleya and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dudleya 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.