Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Madagascar
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-13
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Devil's Backbone
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Devil's Backbone
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone
Care of Red Pitaya and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.