Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Australia
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Eucalyptus
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Eucalyptus
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
नीलगिरी
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Eukalyptus
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Eucalyptus
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Eucalipto
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
ευκάλυπτος
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Eucalipto
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Eukaliptus
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Eucalyptus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Eucalyptus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe
Cacteae
Eucalypteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Eucalyptus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Eucalyptus is Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus
Care of Red Pitaya and Eucalyptus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.