Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-8
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, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
Red Pitaya
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Goldmine Phlox season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Red Pitaya and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goldmine Phlox 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.