Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
South America, Brazil
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Cactus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Gold
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Osterkaktus
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Easter cactus
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Easter cactus Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Easter cactus are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Easter cactus
Care of Red Pitaya and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.