Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Rosette
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
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
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Pasque Flower
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Kuhschellen
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Sasanka
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Pasque Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower
Care of Red Pitaya and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.