Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Argentina
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Stem Planting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Erythema, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Cholla
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Cholla संयंत्र
Red Pitaya
In German
Cholla Pflanzen
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
usine de Cholla
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
planta de Cholla
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Cholla φυτών
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
planta Salão
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
roślin Hall
Red Pitaya
In Latin
plant Hall
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tephrocactus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cylindropuntieae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Opuntioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cholla and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Cholla and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Cholla and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cholla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cholla is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cholla and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Cholla and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cholla and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cholla and Red Pitaya
Care of Cholla and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cholla 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 Cholla 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.