Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya)
Selenicereus_megalanthus
Botanical name: Selenicereus megalanthus
Common names: Pitaya, Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Central America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 30°F
Selenicereus megalanthus (Yellow Dragon Fruit) is a vigorous climbing cactus from the dry regions of South America, prized for its giant night-blooming flowers and sweet yellow fruit. Its long, three-ribbed stems need sturdy support and produce fragrant white blooms that open only for a single night, attracting nocturnal pollinators. The oval yellow-skinned fruit, easily cleaned of soft spines, holds juicy white pulp with a delicate floral sweetness. Although drought-tolerant at rest, the plant benefits from regular watering in hot weather to improve fruit size and flavor. Grow in full sun, in well-drained soil, and protect from frost. Lean more:
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THIS IS A CUTTING. For a rooted plant, check out item 4286 Pitaya Dragon Fruit Palora, Yellow
Super sweet variety of Yellow Pitaya that we brought from Ecuador in 2013. This cactus originates from Bolivia, Equador, Peru and Columbia. It's greatly known for it's sweet tasting fruit. Knobbed, yellow cactus fruit sharing some similarities with the Hylocereus dragon fruit (pitaya). Taste is said to be superior to most cactus fruits. The fruits are smaller than the common dragon fruit, and contain prominent spikes until ripening time, upon which the spikes drop off.
Super sweet variety of Yellow Pitaya that we brought from Ecuador in 2013. This cactus originates from Bolivia, Equador, Peru and Columbia. It's greatly known for it's sweet tasting fruit. Knobbed, yellow cactus fruit sharing some similarities with the Hylocereus dragon fruit (pitaya). Taste is said to be superior to most cactus fruits. The fruits are smaller than the common dragon fruit, and contain prominent spikes until ripening time, upon which the spikes drop off.
This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana.
6-8" cutting
In stock
$9.95
Dragon Fruit Sale: $7.96
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This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including California (with phytocertificate), Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
In stock
$49.95
Happy Value: $34.97