Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hylocereus undatus
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
hylocereus
Zebra Plant
In German
hylocereus
Zebra Plant
In French
hylocereus
Zebra usine
In Spanish
hylocereus
Zebra Plant
In Greek
hylocereus
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
hylocereus
Planta da zebra
In Polish
Hylocereus
Zebra roślin
In Latin
Hylocereus
ferus Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Aphelandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hylocereus and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Hylocereus and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hylocereus and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hylocereus season is Not Available and Zebra Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is Not Available.
Hylocereus and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Hylocereus and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hylocereus and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
- Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hylocereus and Zebra Plant
Care of Hylocereus and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.