Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Argentina
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Cholla
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
planta Salão
In Polish
Red Pitaya
roślin Hall
In Latin
Red Pitaya
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Cholla
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Cholla Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Cholla are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Red Pitaya and Cholla
Care of Red Pitaya and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
