Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Hybrid Tiger Lilies, Double Orange, Ditch Lily
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Orange, Orange Red, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Lily Beetle, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
chest congestion, Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
LILIUM lancifolium
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Tiger Lily
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
टाइगर लिली
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Tiger Lily
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Tiger Lily
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
lirio de tigre
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Κρίνος ποικιλόχρωμος
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Tiger Lily
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Tygrys Lily
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Tiger Lily season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tiger Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Tiger Lily flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Black
- Tiger Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily
Care of Red Pitaya and Tiger Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tiger Lily 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 Tiger Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.