Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
India
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Sansevieria cylindria, Sansevieria parva
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Analgesic
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Acne, anti-allergy, Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes, Rootstock, Shoots
Other Uses
Not Available
Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Sansevieria trifasciata
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Mother-in-law's Tongue, Viper's Bowstring Hemp, Snake plant
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
नाग संयंत्र
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Snake plant
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Snake plant
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Snake plant
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
φυτό φίδι
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Snake plant
In Polish
Red Pitaya
wąż roślin
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Snake plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Sansevieria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Snake Plant
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Snake Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Snake Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Snake Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Snake Plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snake Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Snake Plant Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Snake Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Snake Plant height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Snake Plant are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Snake Plant flower color: White
- Snake Plant leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Snake Plant
Care of Red Pitaya and Snake Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.