Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southern Asia, India
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
दालचीनी
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Zimt
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Cannelle
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Canela
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Κανέλα
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Canela
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Cynamon
In Latin
Red Pitaya
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Cinnamomum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Cinnamon
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Cinnamon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Cinnamon Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Cinnamon are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Cinnamon
Care of Red Pitaya and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.