Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) - Video 2

Botanical name: Selenicereus megalanthus

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

Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Zone: 9-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: White and off-white; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
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Selenicereus megalanthus (Pitaya) yellow fruit close up with two whole pieces and one halved

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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