Hylocereus, Dragonfruit, Pitaya 'American Beauty'

Hylocereuspolyrhizus

Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Hylocereus (hy-loh-KER-ee-us)
Species
polyrhizus (pol-ee-RY-zus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chandler Heights, Arizona

Hayward, California

San Juan Capistrano, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

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Winter Park, FL | May 2015 | neutral

I just wanted to comment that the binomial for this named cultivar sees to be Hylocereus guatemalensis (see, for instance, ...Read More

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