Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Texas, Mexico
Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Slopes hedging
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
wax
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
wax plant
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Candelilla
Red Pitaya
In German
candelilla
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
candelilla
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
candelilla
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
candelilla
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
candelilla
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
candelilla
Red Pitaya
In Latin
candelilla
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelilla and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Candelilla and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Candelilla and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Candelilla is Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelilla and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Candelilla and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Candelilla and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Candelilla and Red Pitaya
Care of Candelilla and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelilla 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.