Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HESPERIS matronalis
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
डेम के रॉकेट
Red Pitaya
In German
Rockets Freifrau
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Rocket Dame
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Rocket Dame
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Rocket Dame του
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Rocket de Dame
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Rocket Dame
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Hesperis Rocket
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hesperis
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dame's Rocket season is Spring and Summer and Red Pitaya season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya
Care of Dame's Rocket and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket 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.