Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Variety of soil types
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
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Primula elatior
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Oxlip, true oxlip
In Hindi
hylocereus
Oxlip
In German
hylocereus
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
hylocereus
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
hylocereus
Primula elatior
In Greek
hylocereus
δακράκι
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Oxlip
In Polish
Hylocereus
Oxlip
In Latin
Hylocereus
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Oxlip
Season and care of Hylocereus and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Oxlip season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Oxlip Physical Information
Hylocereus and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Hylocereus and Oxlip are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Hylocereus and Oxlip
Care of Hylocereus and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.