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Fruiting in 3 gal container

Hylocereus sp., Selenicereus sp. Family: Cactaceae Pitaya, Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear Origin: Central America Varieties: Hylocereus guatemalensis, Hylocereus undatus, Hylocereus polyrhizus as well as hybrids of these species. Other species: Ceraus, Acanthocereus, Echinocereus, Selenicereus, Stenocereus, Escontria, Myrthillocactus. Season: May-September. This is a highly prized, vining, fruit bearing cactus is terrestrial/epiphytic plant which is extremely unusual. It's fleshy stems reach up to 30ft. long, climbing onto walls or over trees using aerial roots. Also known as the Dragon Fruit, the Pitaya is a stunningly beautiful fruit with an intense colour and shape, magnificent flowers and a delicious taste. This climbing cactus is one of the most beautiful and wide spread members of the Cactaceae family. The magnificent night blooming white flowers can be up to 14 inches in length. The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out. The juice is used in frozen drinks and it is in a new Topicana Twister flavor. It is a must have for any collector or gardener with the flair for the unusual. The plants aren't usually too picky as to soil type, but because of their epiphytic nature, it is recommended to grow them in soil that is supplemented with high amounts of organic material. It can be grown successfully in sandy soils, providing shade is sometimes recommended in hot climates. As shown here flowers are vibrant and beautiful and many related species are propagated as ornamentals. They generally bloom only at night, and usually last just one night where pollination is necessary to set fruit. In full production, these plants can have up to 4-6 fruiting cycles per year. The mild and juicy fruit is easily cut in half and eaten with a spoon. See Pitaya page and Pitaya Gallery for more info. Link to this plant: http://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hylocereus.htm

White pulp

Red pulp

Hylocereus guatemalensis

Hylocereus guatemalensis

Hylocereus guatemalensis

Red pitaya

Red pitaya

Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus undatus

Selenicereus megalanthus

Red pitaya

Red pitaya

Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus purpusii

Red pitaya