Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) - Video 1

Botanical name: Selenicereus megalanthus

Common names: Pitaya, Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Central America

Hardiness: 30°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEdible plantFragrant plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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Selenicereus megalanthus (Yellow Pitaya) - a cactus species from Ecuador, renowned for producing the most flavorful and sweet dragon fruit among all pitayas.


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Pitaya Dragon Fruit Amarilla Kirin (Selenicereus megalanthus)
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Pitaya Dragon Fruit Colombiana, Yellow Dragon (Selenicereus megalanthus)
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Pitaya Dragon Fruit Golden Dragon (Selenicereus megalanthus)
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Pitaya Dragon Fruit Palora - cutting (Selenicereus megalanthus)
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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.
6-8" cutting
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Pitaya Dragon Fruit Palora, Yellow (Selenicereus megalanthus)
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Palora is Ecuadorian selection, considered the premium...  more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE C-Cibus - Crop Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Honey - sugar booster

Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
In stock
$39.95
Happy Value: $19.98