Hylocereus, Dragonfruit, Pitaya
Hylocereuspolyrhizus 'American Beauty'

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

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