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Dragon Fruit

Hylocereus Undatus

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Overview

The Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) is a tropical climbing cactus that can reach up to 20 feet. It thrives in warm climates (USDA zones 10-11) with full to partial sun. Its large, scented, nocturnal blooms are up to 14 inches wide, while its striking fruit features a bright pink rind with sweet, seed-speckled, white flesh inside. Requires well-draining soil and minimal water once established. Unique, ornamental and edible.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 11–11Type Cactus, Vine
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — fleshy red and green exterior, image 50
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — opening for a single evening before wilting at dawnDragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Unique, ornamental and edible; warranting careful placement in the garden, image 87Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Unique, ornamental and edible; warranting careful placement in the garden, image 60Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Requires well-draining soil and minimal water once establishedDragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — known for its night-blooming flowers and distinctive fruit; unique, ornamental and edible, image 90Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — The fruit averages 4 to 6 inches in length and features an eye-catching; as standing water can lead to root rot, image 76+114

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
11–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Cactus, Vine
Family
Cactaceae

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Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — fleshy red and green exterior, image 50
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — opening for a single evening before wilting at dawn
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Unique, ornamental and edible; warranting careful placement in the garden, image 87
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Unique, ornamental and edible; warranting careful placement in the garden, image 60
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Requires well-draining soil and minimal water once established
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — known for its night-blooming flowers and distinctive fruit; unique, ornamental and edible, image 90
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — The fruit averages 4 to 6 inches in length and features an eye-catching; as standing water can lead to root rot, image 76
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — They set the scene for the plant's signature fruit, which matures 30 to 50 days post-pollination; known for its, image 75
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — warranting careful placement in the garden
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — offering both aesthetic allure and tantalizing produce
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — as standing water can lead to root rot; the Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) is a tropical climbing cactus, image 97
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — while its striking fruit features a bright pink rind with sweet; violet flowers in the garden, image 58
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Monthly fertilization with a balanced, low-nitrogen blend during the growing season encourages robust health, image 72
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Its fleshy stems span up to 6 inches wide and boast an array of spines along the ridges; opening for a single evening
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — this vining cactus requires a sturdy trellis or framework to climb; ideally away from high-traffic areas, image 91
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — reaching up to 14 inches wide; the fruit averages 4 to 6 inches in length and features an eye-catching
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — The fruit averages 4 to 6 inches in length and features an eye-catching
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — nocturnal blooms are up to 14 inches wide
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — cactus / vine for full; white to bright pink pulp.<br><br>With its exotic presence and sumptuous offerings
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Unique, ornamental and edible
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — It's drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry periods; offering both aesthetic
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — nocturnal blooms are up to 14 inches wide; monthly fertilization with a balanced, low-nitrogen blend during the, image 57
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Full sun to partial shade is optimal for growth and fruit production - the more intense the sunlight
Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — nocturnal blooms are up to 14 inches wide; monthly fertilization with a balanced, low-nitrogen blend during the growing
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