Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Gold
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
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
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
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Hydrangea
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Hortensie
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Hortensia
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Hortensia
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Hortênsia
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Hortensja
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root
Care of Red Pitaya and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.