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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