Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
Red Pitaya
In German
indische Malve
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Mallow indienne
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
malva india
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Red Pitaya
In Latin
vitifolium
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Malvaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya
Care of Indian Mallow and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.