Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy 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, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Hatiora
hylocereus
In German
Hatiora
hylocereus
In French
Hatiora
hylocereus
In Spanish
Hatiora
hylocereus
In Greek
Hatiora
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Hatiora
hylocereus
In Polish
hatiora
Hylocereus
In Latin
Hatiora
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Hatiora and Hylocereus
Season and care of Hatiora and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is Not Available and Hylocereus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hatiora and Hylocereus Physical Information
Hatiora and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hatiora and Hylocereus are as follows:
Hatiora flower color: Not Available
Hatiora leaf color: Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hatiora and Hylocereus
Care of Hatiora and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Hatiora 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.