Family: Cactaceae
(kak-TAY-see-ee) Genus: Hylocereus (hy-loh-KER-ee-us) Species: undatus (un-DAY-tus) Synonym:Cereus undatus Synonym:Hylocereus tricostatus Synonym:Cereus tricostatus
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Category Vines and ClimbersCactus and Succulents Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Foliage UnknownFoliage Color UnknownHeight 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow Suitable for growing in containersDanger Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handlingBloom Color Chartreuse (yellow-green)White/Near White Bloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From woody stem cuttingsFrom semi-hardwood cuttings Allow cut surface to callous over before planting Seed Collecting Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storingProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |