Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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, 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
Leaf spot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
spanish dagger
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
Red Pitaya
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Spanish bayonet
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
Red Pitaya
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Pitaya height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Pitaya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Spanish Bayonet 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.