Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Not Available
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Purplish-black
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
Lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
hylocereus
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
hylocereus
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
hylocereus
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
hylocereus
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
hylocereus
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Hylocereus
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Hylocereus
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Black Chokeberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Black Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Black Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry
Care of Hylocereus and Black Chokeberry 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 Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.