Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
hylocereus
Joshua Tree
In German
hylocereus
Joshua Tree
In French
hylocereus
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
hylocereus
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
hylocereus
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Hylocereus
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Hylocereus
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Hylocereus and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Joshua Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Hylocereus and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hylocereus and Joshua Tree
Care of Hylocereus and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
