Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Vegetable
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Europe
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Sellerie Kohl
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
céleri chou
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
apio col
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
aipo couve
In Polish
Red Pitaya
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Brassica apium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Celery Cabbage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage
Care of Red Pitaya and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.