Dragon Fruit (Pitaya): Benefits, How to Eat, Grow, and Enjoy! Dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus), also known as pitaya or pitahaya, is a spectacular fruit native to Central and South America Often called the “jewel of the tropics,” the dragon fruit plant has captured hearts worldwide with its stunning appearance, sweet flavor, and incredible health benefits
Selenicereus undatus - Wikipedia Selenicereus undatus, the white-fleshed pitahaya, is a species of the genus Selenicereus (formerly Hylocereus) in the family Cactaceae [1] and is the most cultivated species in the genus It is used both as an ornamental vine and as a fruit crop – the pitahaya or dragon fruit [3]
Selenicereus undatus (Belle-Of-The-Night, Cinderella Plant, Dragon . . . The specific epithet, undatus, translates to "wavy edges," that is akin to the rib-like structure of the stem Its common name hails from the hard tentacles or scales that surround the fruits The dragon fruit prefers bright, direct sunlight, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity This plant also prefers well-drained, loam or cactus potting mix
Selenicereus undatus (Dragon Fruit) - World of Succulents Selenicereus undatus, formerly known as Hylocereus undatus, is a lithophytic or hemiepiphytic cactus with creeping, sprawling, or clambering stems It branches profusely, and its stems climb by aerial roots, growing up to 33 feet (10 m) long
Selenicereus undatus - Phoenix Perennials Selenicereus undatus (syn Hylocereus undatus) is a highly prized cactus vine known as pitaya blanca that is cultivated for its sweet-tasting dragon fruit and enormous night-blooming fragrant flowers
Selenicereus undatus | Botanico Hub Selenicereus undatus, also known as Pitaya or Dragon fruit, is a unique cactus species prized for its vibrant, sweet-tasting fruit and stunning nocturnal blooms With its trailing stems and eye-catching appearance, this tropical plant is an excellent addition to any garden or collection
Selenicereus undatus (Nightblooming Cereus) - FSUS *Selenicereus undatus (Haworth) D R Hunt Common name: Nightblooming Cereus, Nightblooming Cactus, Dragonfruit, White-fleshed Pitahaya Phenology: Jan-Dec Habitat: Suburban woodlands, disturbed sites Distribution: Native of tropical America Origin Endemic status: Neotropics Synonymy ⓘ: = Korotkova, Borsch, Arias (2017); = Cereus undatus Haw
Selenicereus undatus - Useful Tropical Plants Selenicereus undatus is a succulent, climbing shrubby cactus that can grow in the branches of trees or on the ground It produces aerial roots which it uses to support itself [