Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Houseleek, Common houseleek
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
houseleek
Red Pitaya
In German
Hauswurz
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
joubarbe
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
houseleek
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
houseleek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
houseleek
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
houseleek
Red Pitaya
In Latin
AMERIMNON
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Sempervivum
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Houseleek and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Houseleek and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Houseleek and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Houseleek season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Houseleek is Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Houseleek and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Houseleek and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Houseleek and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Houseleek and Red Pitaya
Care of Houseleek and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Houseleek 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.