Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
-
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Red Pitaya
In German
Rowan Tree
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Rowan Tree
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Rowan Tree
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya
Wondering what are the properties of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya? We provide you with everything About Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya. Rowan Tree doesn't have thorns and Red Pitaya doesn't have thorns. Also Rowan Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Rowan Tree has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Red Pitaya has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Red Pitaya season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color:
Care of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya
Care of Rowan Tree and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.