Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
11-15
Sunset Zone
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Tan
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular 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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNABIS sativa
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Marijuana
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
मारिजुआना
Red Pitaya
In German
Marihuana
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Marijuana
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Marijuana
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Μαριχουάνα
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Maconha
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Marihuana
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Marijuana
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cannabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cannabis
Hylocereus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marijuana and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Marijuana and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Marijuana and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marijuana season is Summer and Fall and Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marijuana is Loam and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marijuana and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Marijuana and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Marijuana and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
Marijuana leaf color: Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Marijuana and Red Pitaya
Care of Marijuana and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marijuana 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.