Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
South America, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Cactus
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Red Pitaya
In German
Osterkaktus
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
cactus de Pâques
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Easter cactus and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Easter cactus and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Easter cactus and Red Pitaya
Care of Easter cactus and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.