Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
Red Pitaya
In German
Hybrid Phlox
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Phlox Hybrid
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya
Care of Hybrid Phlox and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hybrid Phlox 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.