Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Oxlip
hylocereus
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
hylocereus
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
hylocereus
In Spanish
Primula elatior
hylocereus
In Greek
δακράκι
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Oxlip
hylocereus
In Polish
Oxlip
Hylocereus
In Latin
Oxlip
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Oxlip and Hylocereus
Season and care of Oxlip and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Hylocereus season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oxlip and Hylocereus Physical Information
Oxlip and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxlip and Hylocereus are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Hylocereus
Care of Oxlip and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.