Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
Red Pitaya
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Aveloz
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Aveloz
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
avelós
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Aveloz
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Aveloz
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya
Care of Pencil Plant and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant 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.