Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Spurge
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
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Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
candelabro
In Hindi
hylocereus
candelabro
In German
hylocereus
candelabro
In French
hylocereus
candelabro
In Spanish
hylocereus
candelabro
In Greek
hylocereus
candelabro
In Portuguese
hylocereus
candelabro
In Polish
Hylocereus
candelabro
In Latin
Hylocereus
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hylocereus and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Hylocereus and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Hylocereus and Candelabro. Hylocereus has thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Hylocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Hylocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Candelabro
Season and care of Hylocereus and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Candelabro season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Hylocereus and Candelabro Physical Information
Hylocereus and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hylocereus and Candelabro are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hylocereus and Candelabro
Care of Hylocereus and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.