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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

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) — violet flowers in the garden

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — this vining cactus requires a sturdy trellis or framework to climb; ideally away from high-traffic areas

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — white to bright pink pulp.<br><br>With its exotic presence and sumptuous offerings; nocturnal blooms are up to 14 inches

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — The Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus) is a tropical climbing cactus that can reach up to 20 feet; while its, image 82

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — as standing water can lead to root rot

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — offering both aesthetic allure and tantalizing produce; cactus / vine with violet blooms, image 89

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — opening for a single evening before wilting at dawn; it thrives in warm climates (USDA zones 10-11) with full, image 74

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — while its striking fruit features a bright pink rind with sweet

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — reaching up to 14 inches wide; the fruit averages 4 to 6 inches in length and features an eye-catching, image 73

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — this vining cactus requires a sturdy trellis or framework to climb; ideally away from high-traffic areas, image 64

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — warranting careful placement in the garden; cactus / vine for full, image 93

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — They set the scene for the plant's signature fruit, which matures 30 to 50 days post-pollination

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

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — ideally away from high-traffic areas

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Monthly fertilization with a balanced, low-nitrogen blend during the growing season encourages robust health, image 99

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — warranting careful placement in the garden; cactus / vine for full

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — white to bright pink pulp.<br><br>With its exotic presence and sumptuous offerings

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — while its striking fruit features a bright pink rind with sweet; violet flowers in the garden

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — It's drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering during dry periods; offering both, image 71

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — fleshy red and green exterior, image 77

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — ideally away from high-traffic areas; presents a charismatic addition to any landscape

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — opening for a single evening before wilting at dawn; it thrives in warm climates (USDA zones 10-11) with full, image 101

Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus Undatus) — Monthly fertilization with a balanced, low-nitrogen blend during the growing season encourages robust health

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, image 65

Photographs by 14 contributors

Zenyrgarden, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Jean and Fred from Perth, Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Philstone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
John Robert McPherson, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ahmed, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Fronteira, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Brocken Inaglory, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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