Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southern Africa
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Flies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
GASTERIA
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Gasteria
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Gasteria
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Gasteria
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Gasteria
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Gasteria
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Gasteria
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Gasteria
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Gasteria
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Gasteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Gasteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Gasteria
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Gasteria season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Gasteria Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Gasteria are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Gasteria
Care of Red Pitaya and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.