Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do not water frequently
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
barrel cactus
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
barrel cactus
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
biznaga
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Red Pitaya
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Red Pitaya
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus
Care of Red Pitaya and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.