Selenicereus megalanthus
Selenicereus megalanthus is the vining cactus that produces yellow dragon fruit from its night blooming flowers.
Selenicereus megalanthus (syn. Hylocereus megalanthus) is a highly prized cactus vine that is cultivated for its sweet dragon fruit or pitaya amarilla and enormous night-blooming fragrant flowers. The fruit is oblong and about 4-6 inches long by 3-4 inches wide with a bumpy yellow skin. The flesh is white with crunchy black seeds and super sweet, the sweetest of the dragon fruit. White flowers are nocturnal and usually last just one night where pollination is necessary to set fruit. A cool houseplant with the potential for delicious edible fruit.
Common Name: Yellow Dragon Fruit - [Citrus Pre-Order]
Family: Cactaceae (The Cactus Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-12
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries: Yellow
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Scandent or semi-pendent epiphytic or rock-dwelling from forest and woody areas.
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Geographical Origin: Central and South America
