Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Europe, Northern America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syringa
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Lilac
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
बकाइन
Red Pitaya
In German
Flieder
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
lilas
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
lila
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
πασχαλιά
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
lilás
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
liliowy
Red Pitaya
In Latin
lilac
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oleaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Lilacs and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Red Pitaya season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lilacs and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Lilacs and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lilacs and Red Pitaya
Care of Lilacs and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lilacs 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.