Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Aquatics
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, California, Texas
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Virginia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires consistently moist soil
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Anxiety, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
HYDROCOTYLE umbellata
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Manyflower Marsh Pennywort, Pennywort
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
pennywort
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Wassernabel
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
pennywort
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Centella
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
pennywort
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
conchelo
In Polish
Red Pitaya
wąkrota
In Latin
Red Pitaya
pennywort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Hydrocotyle
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Pennywort
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Pennywort is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Pennywort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Pennywort season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Pennywort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pennywort is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Pennywort Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Pennywort physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pennywort height is 10.20 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Pennywort are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Pennywort flower color: White and Light Green
- Pennywort leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Pennywort
Care of Red Pitaya and Pennywort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pennywort 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 Pennywort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.