Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Cactus, Fruit
Origin
Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America
Types
not available
Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus costaricensis, Hylocereus megalanthus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Cuttings, reseeds, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
As decorated salad, Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antidiabetic, Appetite enhancer, increase memory, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
HYLOCEREUS undatus
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Pitahaya, Dragon fruit, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Cinderella Plant, Jesus in the Cradle
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
Red Pitaya
In German
Zebra Plant
Drachenfrucht, Distelbirne
In French
Zebra usine
pitaya, fruit du dragon, cierge-lézard, poire de chardon
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
pitahaya roja (Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela); flor de caliz, pitajava (Puerto Rico); junco, junco tapatio, pitahaya orejona, reina de la noche, tasajo (Mexico)
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Φρούτο του δράκου (fruto tu draku)
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
pitaia, cato-barse, cardo-ananaz, rainha da noite
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Red Pitaya
In Latin
ferus Planta
Red Pitaya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Marantaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aphelandra
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Pitaya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Red Pitaya is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is Not Available and for Red Pitaya is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya are as follows:
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Red Pitaya flower color: White and Gold
- Red Pitaya leaf color: Not Available
Care of Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya
Care of Zebra Plant and Red Pitaya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Red Pitaya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.