Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
North America, Central America, South America, Middle Africa, Asia, Central Asia
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Cristata, Plumosa, Spicata
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
1-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Y-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
-
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
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Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
CELOSIA argentea
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Celosia
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Celosia
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Celosia
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Celosia
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Celosia
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Celosia
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Celosia
In Polish
Red Pitaya
celosia
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Celosia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Celosia
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Celosia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Celosia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Celosia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Celosia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celosia is Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Celosia Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Celosia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Celosia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Celosia are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color:
Celosia flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Lavender and Ivory
- Celosia leaf color: Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Celosia
Care of Red Pitaya and Celosia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celosia pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celosia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.