Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Chionodoxa
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Chionodoxa
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa
Care of Red Pitaya and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa pruning is done 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
