Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
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Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
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Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Ranunculus
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Ranunkel
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Ranunculus
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
ranúnculo
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Ranunculus
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Ranunculus Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Ranunculus are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Red Pitaya and Ranunculus
Care of Red Pitaya and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.