Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Salmon
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Trichocereus
In Hindi
hylocereus
Trichocereus
In German
hylocereus
Trichocereus
In French
hylocereus
Trichocereus
In Spanish
hylocereus
Trichocereus
In Greek
hylocereus
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Trichocereus
In Polish
Hylocereus
Trichocereus
In Latin
Hylocereus
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Trichocereus
Season and care of Hylocereus and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Trichocereus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hylocereus and Trichocereus Physical Information
Hylocereus and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hylocereus and Trichocereus are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hylocereus and Trichocereus
Care of Hylocereus and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
