Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
काली मिर्च
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Pfeffer
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Red Pitaya
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Black pepper
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Black pepper season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Black pepper Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Black pepper are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Black pepper
Care of Red Pitaya and Black pepper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.