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About Hylocereus and Allamanda


About Allamanda and Hylocereus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Shrub   

Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
6   
99+

Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions   
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
10-14   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Vining/Climbing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red, Salmon   
Light Green, Pink   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate   
Bell Shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site   
Drought, Salt   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings   
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Less Watering   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves   

Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available, pollinators   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Food for animals   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds   
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds   
Flowers   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus   
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'   

Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit   
Golden Trumpet Vine   

In Hindi
hylocereus   
Allamanda   

In German
hylocereus   
Allamanda   

In French
hylocereus   
Allamanda   

In Spanish
hylocereus   
Allamanda   

In Greek
hylocereus   
Allamanda   

In Portuguese
hylocereus   
Allamanda   

In Polish
Hylocereus   
Allamanda   

In Latin
Hylocereus   
Allamanda   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Gentianales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Apocynaceae   

Genus
Hylocereus   
Allamanda   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Hylocereeae   
Apocyneae   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Rauvolfioideae   

Number of Species
12   
99+
12   
99+

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Properties of Hylocereus and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Hylocereus and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Hylocereus and Allamanda. Hylocereus has thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Hylocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Hylocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Allamanda has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hylocereus and Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hylocereus and Allamanda

Season and care of Hylocereus and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Allamanda season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hylocereus and Allamanda Physical Information

Hylocereus and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Allamanda are as follows:

Care of Hylocereus and Allamanda

Care of Hylocereus and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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