Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Orange, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
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
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
hylocereus
Broomsedge grass
In German
hylocereus
broomsedge Gras
In French
hylocereus
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
hylocereus
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
hylocereus
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Hylocereus
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Hylocereus
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Hylocereus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Broomsedge
Season and care of Hylocereus and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Broomsedge season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Broomsedge Physical Information
Hylocereus and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Broomsedge are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Hylocereus and Broomsedge
Care of Hylocereus and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.