Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
World/Pandemic
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
indische Malve
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
malva india
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Red Pitaya
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow
Care of Red Pitaya and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.