Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHA canescens
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
False Indigo
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
इंडिगो
Red Pitaya
In German
falsches Indigo
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
faux Indigo
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Falso Indigo
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Λάθος Indigo
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
false Indigo
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
fałsz Indigo
Red Pitaya
In Latin
falsum indicum
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of False Indigo and Red Pitaya
Season and care of False Indigo and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about False Indigo and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Indigo season is Summer and Fall and Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for False Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Indigo and Red Pitaya Physical Information
False Indigo and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of False Indigo and Red Pitaya are as follows:
False Indigo flower color: Purple
False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of False Indigo and Red Pitaya
Care of False Indigo and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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.