Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Northern Africa, South Africa
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Xanthium strumarium
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Cocklebur
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
cocklebur
Red Pitaya
In German
Klette
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
cocklebur
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
cadillo
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
ήρα
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
kokklevor
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
kokklevor
Red Pitaya
In Latin
kokklevor
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Xanthium
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cocklebur and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Cocklebur and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Cocklebur and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cocklebur season is Summer and Fall and Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cocklebur and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Cocklebur and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cocklebur and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cocklebur and Red Pitaya
Care of Cocklebur and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cocklebur 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 Cocklebur 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.