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Dragon Fruit

(Hylocereus undatus)
Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus undatus (Pitaya, Dragonfruit) A climbing cacti that requires some form of support, has aerial roots, and can climb to 30 feet or more with 1 to 2 inch thick three sided stems that are notched and have a few spines along the ribs. This plant grows more like a tropical vine and we have seen it climbing on boulders, buildings and even up palm trees. From late spring into fall appear the fragrant large (10-12 inches long) white bell-shaped flowers that appear and last for only one night. From these flowers come the large oval-shaped fruit that can weigh as much a 2 pound with a tough pink skin of overlapping scales with and interior of white flesh and many edible tiny seeds. Plant in a well-drained soil in full coastal sun but protected inland. Irrigate only a small amount (shallowly) but regularly in summer, including areas where aerial roots may be attached. Hylocereus undatus is thought to originate from the tropical rainforests of Central and northern South America, but has since been spread worldwide throughout the tropic and subtropical areas of the world because of its use as a food source and as an ornamental plant due to its large, scented, night-blooming flowers. Its fruit is both delicious and nutritious as it is rich with antioxidants, dietary fiber and a large amount of vitamin C. One can chill the ripe fruit, remove the skin and cut into bite size pieces to serve as a dessert or add it to blended fruit drinks or salads. This plant is often named for its fruit and called Red Dragonfruit, Red Pitaya (or Pitahaya) Fruit. Plants sold in 4” pots

Dragon Fruit

Dragon Fruit

$24.99