Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Red, Salmon
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Elkhorn
hylocereus
In German
Elkhorn
hylocereus
In French
Elkhorn
hylocereus
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
hylocereus
In Greek
Elkhorn
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
hylocereus
In Polish
Elkhorn
Hylocereus
In Latin
Elkhorn
Hylocereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Hylocereus
Season and care of Elkhorn and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hylocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and Hylocereus Physical Information
Elkhorn and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Elkhorn and Hylocereus are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Elkhorn and Hylocereus
Care of Elkhorn and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.