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Hylocereus, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear, Night Blooming Cereus, Queen of the Night 'Dark Star'

Hylocereusundatus

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Family
Cactaceae (kak-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hylocereus (hy-loh-KER-ee-us)
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Species
undatus (un-DAY-tus)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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
Regional
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