Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Eastern Europe
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Iris
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
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
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
Coarse
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Dwarf Iris
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Zwergiris
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Enano Iris
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris
Care of Red Pitaya and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.