Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus, Fruit
  
Cactus, Spurge
  
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
  
Not Available
  
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
  
Desert, Semi arid regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Gold
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Does not require fertilizer once established
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Pests and diseases free
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
  
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
  
Unknown
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Leaf Stalks
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
  
PACHYCEREUS weberi
  
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
  
candelabro
  
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
  
candelabro
  
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
  
candelabro
  
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
  
candelabro
  
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
  
candelabro
  
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
  
candelabro
  
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
  
candelabro
  
In Polish
Red Pitaya
  
candelabro
  
In Latin
Red Pitaya
  
candelabro
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Hylocereus
  
Browningia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Cacteae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Candelabro
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Candelabro season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is Not Available while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is Not Available.
Red Pitaya and Candelabro Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Candelabro are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
- Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Pitaya and Candelabro
Care of Red Pitaya and Candelabro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.