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
USDA Zone: 9-11
Cold tolerance: 30°F
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: White and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantSelenicereus megalanthus (Yellow Dragon Fruit), sometimes referred to as Hylocereus megalanthus, 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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Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow flower on green stems climbing along wire fencing near yellow fruit.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) slice showing white translucent flesh and many small black seeds inside yellow skin.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit with two whole pieces and one half cut open
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit split open showing succulent white interior with black seeds
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit growing near a green stem with small sharp dark thorns.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) white flower held by hand near a wire fence at night time
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit halves and whole pieces sit on a plate.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) open white flower with yellow center and long green petal segments
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow and orange fruits clustered together on a dark green textured table mat
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) white flower with rain drops and bees visiting the yellow center.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit with one cut half revealing white flesh and black seeds.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) rows of green cactus stems climbing upward on wire support structures.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) climbing vine with green stems and yellowing lower sections on wire.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) showing a spiky yellow fruit attached to a long green cactus stem
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit sliced open with visible black seeds on white fabric
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit halved, showing translucent white interior with scattered dark seeds.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) cut open to reveal yellow skin and succulent white flesh with seeds
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit attached to a green cactus stem in a close up.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit grows from long ridged green cactus stems.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit sliced open revealing translucent pulp and dark black seeds
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) cut in half showing translucent white pulp and small black seeds.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit sitting on a plate in a close up.
Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) sliced open to reveal white pulp filled with tiny black seeds
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/selenicereus_megalanthus.htm
Palora Yellow Dragon Fruit is an Ecuadorian selection widely considered one of the finest-tasting dragon fruits in the world. The small golden-yellow fruit contain sweet white flesh with an intense honey-pineapple flavor and exceptional sweetness that surpasses most red dragon fruit varieties. This self-fertile species produces fruit covered with soft spines that naturally fall away as the fruit ripens. Adaptable, productive, and highly sought after by collectors, Palora is often regarded as the premium yellow dragon fruit and a must-have for anyone serious about growing pitayas.
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