Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not avilable
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
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
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Red Pitaya
In German
Selenicereus
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Selenicereus
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Selenicereus
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Selenicereus
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Selenicereus
Red Pitaya
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is Not Available and Red Pitaya season is Not Available. The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya
Care of Moonlight cactus and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moonlight cactus 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.