Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
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
Not Available
Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Cardon
Red Pitaya
In German
Cardon
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Cardon
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Cardon
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Cardon
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Cardon
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Cardon
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Cardon
Red Pitaya
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
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardon and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Cardon and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Red Pitaya season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Cardon and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Red Pitaya
Care of Cardon and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon 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 Cardon 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.