Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
candelabro
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
candelabro
hylocereus
In German
candelabro
hylocereus
In French
candelabro
hylocereus
In Spanish
candelabro
hylocereus
In Greek
candelabro
hylocereus
In Portuguese
candelabro
hylocereus
In Polish
candelabro
Hylocereus
In Latin
candelabro
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Browningia
Hylocereus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelabro and Hylocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Hylocereus? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Hylocereus. Candelabro has thorns and Hylocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Hylocereus has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Candelabro and Hylocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Hylocereus
Season and care of Candelabro and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Hylocereus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Hylocereus Physical Information
Candelabro and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Candelabro and Hylocereus are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelabro and Hylocereus
Care of Candelabro and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.