Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southern Africa
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Alpine Meadows, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Rosette
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
vegetative cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
HAWORTHIA
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Haworthia
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Echeveria
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Haworthia
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Haworthia
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Haworthia
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Echeveria
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Haworthia
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Haworsja
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Chaoorthia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Haworthia
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 Haworthia
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Haworthia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Haworthia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Haworthia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Haworthia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Haworthia is Not Available.
Red Pitaya and Haworthia Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Haworthia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Haworthia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Haworthia are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Haworthia flower color: Not Available
- Haworthia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Pitaya and Haworthia
Care of Red Pitaya and Haworthia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Haworthia pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Haworthia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.