Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
americano Aloe
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Red Pitaya
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and American Aloe
Season and care of Red Pitaya and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and American Aloe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and American Aloe Physical Information
Red Pitaya and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and American Aloe are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Red Pitaya and American Aloe
Care of Red Pitaya and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.