Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Salmon
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
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
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
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
San Pedro
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
hylocereus
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
hylocereus
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
hylocereus
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
hylocereus
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
hylocereus
In Portuguese
Wachuma
hylocereus
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Hylocereus
In Latin
San Pedro
Hylocereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Hylocereus
Season and care of San Pedro and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Hylocereus season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Hylocereus Physical Information
San Pedro and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of San Pedro and Hylocereus are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of San Pedro and Hylocereus
Care of San Pedro and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.