Hylocereus undatus
Also Known As
- Cereus guatemalensis
- Cereus tricostatus
- Cereus trigonus var. guatemalensis
- Cereus undatus
- Hylocereus guatemalensis
- Hylocereus tricostatus
- Dragon Fruit
- Honolulu Queen
- Hylocereus
- Night blooming Cereus
- Pitahaya
- Pitaya
- Queen of the Night
- Red Pitaya
- Strawberry Pear
Plant type
cactus / succulent, vine, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 4'-20'
- W: 9"-36"
planting zones
- 10a-11
Hylocereus undatus plant details
Hylocereus undatus is a fast-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen cactus / succulent, fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Hylocereus undatus
- Plant type: cactus / succulent, fruit / vegetable or vine
- Plant family: cactaceae
- Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 9 IN - 36 IN - wide, 4 FT - 20 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: edible, houseplant, trellis, tropical-looking, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Hylocereus undatus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Likes regular water. Morning Sun to Light Shade. White Flowers followed with Edible Fruit. Indoor/ Outdoor (Patio).
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Hylocereus guatemalensis is also known as "the Dragon Fruit" and is a native of the American tropics. Some call it Pitaya or Pitahaya. The fruit has the taste of a grape Kiwi and it contains an antioxidant called lycopene which is known to help prevent cancer and heart disease. Likes to be grown on a post or trellis. Very unusual and unique-looking rambling cactus-like plant. Tastes like a grape kiwi Contains Lycopene the "antioxidant" fruit ripens from March to October, large white flowers similar to a rose, fast growth rate.
Gardening facts about Hylocereus undatus plant
How to Grow Hylocereus undatus
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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