Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Gold
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Golden Trumpet Vine
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Allamanda
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Allamanda
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Allamanda
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Allamanda
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Allamanda
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Allamanda
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Allamanda
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Allamanda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Allamanda
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Allamanda
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Allamanda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Allamanda Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Allamanda are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
- Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Allamanda
Care of Red Pitaya and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.