Hylocereus triangularis
Also Known As
- Cereus triangularis
- Hylocereus cubensis
- American Dragon Fruit
- Pitaya
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-24'
- W: 9"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Hylocereus triangularis plant details
Hylocereus triangularis is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hylocereus triangularis
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 36 IN - wide, 2 FT - 24 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hylocereus triangularis
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Huge 10" long buds open at night to 10" wide creating a bloom shaped like a dutchman s pipe. The fragrant, white blooms open at night and fade in the early morning. An easily grown epiphytic cactus with 1.5" thick, triangular, scalloped climbing branches.
By: Almost Eden
Gardening facts about Hylocereus triangularis plant
How to Grow Hylocereus triangularis
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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