Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
South America
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
ANANAS
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Pineapple
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
अनानास
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Ananas
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Ananas
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Piña
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Abacaxi
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Ananas
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Bromeliales
Family
Cactaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Pineapple
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Pineapple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Red Pitaya and Pineapple Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Pineapple are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Pineapple
Care of Red Pitaya and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.