Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not available
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, subtropical regions, Tropical Climate, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tuber propagation, Tubers
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season, 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, 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
Aphids, Birds
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
Diarrhea, Excessive flatus, gastro-intestinal problems
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
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OPUNTIA humifusa
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
voodoo lily, snake palm, elephant yam
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Konjac
Red Pitaya
In German
Teufelszunge
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Amorphophallus konjac
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Amorphophallus konjac
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Konjac
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Amorphophallus konjac
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
konjac
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Konjac
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Genus
Amorphophallus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Aroideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Tongue season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Devil's Tongue is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Tongue is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Tongue height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Devil's Tongue flower color: Yellow and Orange
Devil's Tongue leaf color: Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya
Care of Devil's Tongue and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Tongue 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 Devil's Tongue 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.