Dragon Fruit- Connie Mayer (Cutting)
- Climbing perennial cactus
- Ornamental purple flowers
- Requires cross-pollination
- NOT FOR TAS, WA
Description
Dragon Fruit- Connie Mayer (Cutting)
Selenicereus undatus x stenopterus
Synonyms: Hylocereus undatus x stenopterus
NOT FOR TAS, WA
- Climbing perennial cactus
- Ornamental purple flowers
- Requires cross-pollination
A succulent perennial cactus that grows as a climbing vine with stunning purple to pink flowers that open at dusk and close by dawn. The fruit is green to yellow skinned, sometimes with a pink flush, with white flesh and a very sweet flavour with a hint of coconut. First bred in Germany and now grown commercially in Queensland. This variety is self-sterile and requires cross pollination with another variety. Also known as 'German dragon fruit'.
Dragon fruit is a tropical plant native to Mexico and Honduras. The cactus-like plants are succulent and are usually grown up a pole or trellis, with multiple, spreading branches at the top. Tropical flowers that resemble waterlilies open at night and are pollinated by bats or moths. The fruit has a hard skin and soft, sweet-falvoured flesh speckled with small edible seeds. Also known as 'Pitaya', ''Pitahya', 'Queen of the Night', 'Night-blooming Cactus', 'Moonlight Cactus' and 'Cinderella Plant'.
Note: bare-rooted cuttings are between 15cm and 25cm in length. Plant with the arrow pointing upwards.
Purple/Voilet Flowers
Container growing
Drought tolerant
Culinary use
Product code: Z-DRA-04
Best Months to Plant
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| Arid |
Quick Planting Guide
| Season | Spring and summer |
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| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial |
| Position | Full or part sun, well drained soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 1-3 years |
*Notes: Requires very free-draining soil and a strong trellis or support. Do not overwater.
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How To Grow
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