Pitahaya Hylocereus. Dragon Fruit.
The Pitahaya Hylocereus, commonly known as the Dragon Fruit Plant has a climbing or sprawling habit of growth. It is a fast growing perennial cacti. Green segmented stems branch frequently and are three sided with wavy ribs with very few small thorns.n length. The fruit production begins from around the age of 1-2 years old with pretty large greenish-yellow or whitish fragrant flowers which can be produced between 3-6 times a year if growing conditions are right. These are produced along the edges of the ribs and are nocturnal lasting less than 24hours. These striking flowers are followed by oblong to oval fruits, the skin being bright pink with green fins when they are ripe. The flesh has a grape type flavour, sweet and juicy with a texture similar to that of the kiwi because of its edible black crunchy seeds. Dragon fruit can be eaten raw or made into wine, juice, spreads, or desserts. Self fertile.
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PITAHAYA HYLOCEREUS. Dragon Fruit.
Latin Name: Pitahaya Hylocereus. Selenicereus Undatus
Common Name: Dragon Fruit. Srawberry Pear
Origin: Southern Mexico.
Hardiness: Better kept frost free.
Growth: Climbing, branching green segmented stems, 3 sided with wavy ribs and few small thorns. Begins fruiting from betweenthe age1-2 years. Large fragrant yellow-greenish or white flowers produced up to 6 times a year, conditions being right. Pink skinned fruit with green fins has white sweet, juicy flesh with edible crunchy seeds. A natural source of Vitamins. Self fertile.
Sun: Full sun/partial shade.
Exposure: Sheltered.
Soil: Well drained deep fertile soil rich with organic matter .
Moisture: Water consistently when starting to fruit, but avoid waterloggin. Less in winter.
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