Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not avilable
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
moonlight cactus
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Selenicereus
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Selenicereus
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Selenicereus
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Selenicereus
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Selenicereus
In Latin
Red Pitaya
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Moonlight cactus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus
Care of Red Pitaya and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.