Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
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
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Succulent
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
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, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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
Not Available
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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 pringlei
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Cardon
hylocereus
In German
Cardon
hylocereus
In French
Cardon
hylocereus
In Spanish
Cardon
hylocereus
In Greek
Cardon
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Cardon
hylocereus
In Polish
Cardon
Hylocereus
In Latin
Cardon
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Cardon and Hylocereus
Season and care of Cardon and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Hylocereus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Hylocereus Physical Information
Cardon and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cardon and Hylocereus are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Hylocereus
Care of Cardon and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done 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 Cardon 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.