Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
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
Not Applicable
Lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Not Available
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
hylocereus
In German
Gymnocalycium
hylocereus
In French
Gymnocalycium
hylocereus
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
hylocereus
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
hylocereus
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Hylocereus
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Hylocereus season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus
Care of Gymnocalycium and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune 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 Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.