Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Decorating walls
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Joshua Tree
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Joshua Tree
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Joshua Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree
Care of Red Pitaya and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
