Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
not provided
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Golden Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Petunia
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Petunia
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Petunia
Red Pitaya
In German
Petunie
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Pétunia
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Petunia
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
πετούνια
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Petúnia
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Petunia
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Petunia
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Petunioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Petunia and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Petunia and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Petunia and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Petunia season is Summer and Red Pitaya season is Summer. The type of soil for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Petunia is Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Petunia and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Petunia and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Petunia and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Petunia and Red Pitaya
Care of Petunia and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Petunia 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.