Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Toothed
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Pear
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Red Pitaya
In German
Birne
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Poire
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Pera
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Αχλάδι
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Pera
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Gruszka
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Orbis
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Pear and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Pear and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pear and Red Pitaya
Care of Pear and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pear 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.