Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Caribbean, Central America
Types
11
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Swamps
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
As decorated salad, Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In German
Kohl
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
chou
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
repollo
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
λάχανο
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
repolho
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
kapusta
Red Pitaya
In Latin
brassica
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Caulanthus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cabbage and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Cabbage and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Cabbage and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Cabbage and Red Pitaya
Care of Cabbage and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.