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Selenicereus costaricensis

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Selenicereus costaricensis Red Flesh Dragon Fruit, Costa Rican Pitahaya, syn Hylocereus costaricensis

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Citrus & Fruit, Climbers, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Succulents & Cacti Climbing / Twining, Epiphytic, Irregular Shape

Description:

An evergreen scrambling cacti climber that forms fleshy narrow green leaves and fragrant white flowers followed by edible red fruit commonly known as dragonfruit. Grows approx. 5m H x 5m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Climber / Creeper, Edible Garden, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed

Family Name: Origin:

Cactaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: Yes

Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: TBA

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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