Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Flowering Plants, Grass, Shrubs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Central America, North America
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Temperate Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Late Summer, Mid Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
Cut back old stems to the ground
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Mirabilis jalapa
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
marvel of peru, four o'clock flower
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Mirabilis jalapa
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Wunderblume
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Belle-de-nuit
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Dondiego de noche
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
mirabilis Jalapa
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Maravilha
In Polish
Red Pitaya
mirabilis Jalapa
In Latin
Red Pitaya
mirabilis Ja-
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Mirabilis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Mirabilis Jalapa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mirabilis Jalapa is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mirabilis Jalapa height is 60.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Mirabilis Jalapa flower color: Pink, Red, White and Yellow
- Mirabilis Jalapa leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa
Care of Red Pitaya and Mirabilis Jalapa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mirabilis Jalapa pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mirabilis Jalapa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.