Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

A vining, terrestrial or epiphytic cactus, with fleshy stems reaching from a few inches up to 20ft long (in mature plants). The fruits are smaller than the common dragon fruit, and contain prominent spikes until ripening time, upon which the spikes drop off.

Hardiness

Hardy to around 32-35F.

Growing Environment

The vines tolerate very high temperatures and usually need a trellis for support.

Propagation

By seed, or by stem cuttings.

Uses

The fruit is popular eaten chilled, out of hand. It is also used to flavor drinks and pastries.

Native Range

Native to Central and South America. The yellow pitaya is commercially grown to a limited extent in Columbia. Fruits are occasionally exported to Europe and Canada.

Related Species

Cactaceae
	Cereus jamacaru Pleated Cereus		Cereus repandus Peruvian Apple Cactus
	Cereus validus Orange Apple Cactus		Hylocereus undatus Dragon Fruit
	Opuntia ficus-indica Prickly Pear		Pereskia grandiflora Rose Cactus
	Selenicereus megalanthus Yellow Pitaya