Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Narzissen
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Narcissus
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Narcissus
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Narcissus
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Narcyz
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Jonquil
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Jonquil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Jonquil Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Jonquil are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Jonquil
Care of Red Pitaya and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.