Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
jiujiangense, horizontale
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
-
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HYLOCEREUS undatus
ACER buergerianum
Common Name
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
Trident Maple
In Hindi
Red Pitaya
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
In German
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
Trident-Ahorn
In French
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
Trident Maple
In Spanish
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
arce de Trident
In Greek
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
Trident Maple
In Portuguese
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
bordo Trident
In Polish
Red Pitaya
Trident klon
In Latin
Red Pitaya
Trident Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Red Pitaya and Trident Maple
Season and care of Red Pitaya and Trident Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Red Pitaya and Trident Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Pitaya season is Summer and Fall and Trident Maple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand and for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trident Maple is Acidic.
Red Pitaya and Trident Maple Physical Information
Red Pitaya and Trident Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Pitaya and Trident Maple are as follows:
Care of Red Pitaya and Trident Maple
Care of Red Pitaya and Trident Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, 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 Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.