Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) - Video 1
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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












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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.
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)
Amarilla (sometimes called Kirin) is a cultivated selection with bright yellow skin and juicy white flesh, bred for consistent size and sweetness, smoother than standard. Amarilla is a Spanish common name literally meaning "yellow pitahaya". It is sweet, aromatic, less tang than red/white types. Smallest dragon fruit, late to ripen, fewer but very sweet fruit. All yellow types are smaller in size than red or white dragon fruits, but they consistently win for flavor - crisp, honey-sweet, and aromatic.
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Pitaya Dragon Fruit Golden Dragon (Selenicereus megalanthus)
Golden Dragon is a cultivated selection with bright yellow skin and juicy white flesh, sweet, aromatic, less tang than red/white types. Selected for uniform size and sweetness. All yellow types are smaller in size than red or white dragon fruits, but they consistently win for flavor - crisp, honey-sweet, and aromatic.
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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.
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Pitaya Dragon Fruit Palora, Yellow (Selenicereus megalanthus)
Palora is Ecuadorian selection, considered the premium yellow, the most wanted variety. The pulp is smooth, intensely sweet, pineapple-honey flavor. Originates from Bolivia, Equador, Peru and Columbia. It's greatly known for it's sweet tasting fruit and exceptional flavor. Knobbed, yellow fruit sharing some similarities with the Hylocereus dragon fruit. Taste is said to be superior to most cactus fruits. The fruits are smaller than the red and white dragon fruit, and contain prominent spikes until ripening time, upon which the spikes drop off.
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This item is certified for shipping to all states/territories, including Puerto Rico (with phytocertificate), US VI (with phytocertificate), Louisiana, Arizona, Texas, California (with phytocertificate).
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot, large plant
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