Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Ayers Pear
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Ayers Birne
In French
mandrake américain
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Ayers pera
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Ayers Pear
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Mayapple and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Ayers Pear. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Ayers Pear has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Mayapple and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Mayapple and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Mayapple and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Mayapple and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Mayapple and Ayers Pear
Care of Mayapple and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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.