Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
tropical environments, Tropical regions
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
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Salmon
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
hylocereus
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
hylocereus
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
hylocereus
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
hylocereus
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
hylocereus
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
hylocereus
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Hylocereus
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Hylocereus
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Hylocereus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Hylocereus Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Hylocereus are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Pitaya and Hylocereus
Care of Red Pitaya and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.