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Pitaya

Hylocereus undatus

Description:

Is a species of Cactaceae and is the most cultivated species in the genus. It is used both as an ornamental vine and as a fruit crop - the Pitaya or Dragonfruit. The native origin of the species has never been resolved.

Habitat:

An easily cultivated, fast growing epiphyte or xerophyte. Needs a compost containing plenty of humus and sufficient moisture in summer. Should not be kept under 10°C (50°F) in winter. Can be grown in semi-shade or full sun. Extra light in the early spring will stimulate budding. Flowers in summer or autumn.

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Pitahaya
Hylocereus undatus Hylocereus undatus


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5 Comments

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

Thanks people! I am adding the ID next.

Jonathan Sequeira
Jonathan Sequeira 12 years ago

Correcto es un Cactus, posiblemente Selenicereus sp

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 12 years ago

It's actually an epiphytic cactus fruit

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 12 years ago

it's a Pitahaya

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

This fruit I think I have seen here in Noah before but I don´t know how to locate it..does anybody know what it is?

The MnMs
Spotted by
The MnMs

Yucatán, Mexico

Spotted on Sep 10, 2011
Submitted on Oct 2, 2011

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