Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Fruit
Cactus
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs very little 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Traditional medicine, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Trichocereus
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
Trichocereus
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Trichocereus
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Trichocereus
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
Trichocereus
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
Trichocereus
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Trichocereus
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hylocereus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Trichocereus
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Trichocereus season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Pitaya and Trichocereus Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Trichocereus are as follows:
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Pitaya and Trichocereus
Care of Red Pitaya and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
