Hylocereus Species, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear, Night Blooming Cereus, Queen of the Night
Hylocereusundatus

Synonym:Cereus undatus

Synonym:Hylocereus tricostatus

Synonym:Cereus tricostatus

Category
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
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
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored