Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America
Types
Not Available
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Not Available
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Not Available
All year
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
In German
hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
In French
hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Gymnocalycium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium
Care of Hylocereus and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.