Hylocereus undatus

Night Blooming Cactus, Night Blooming Cereus, Dragon Fruit, Strawberry Pear, Queen of the Night

Family: Cactaceae Cactus


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 11
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Green, white, yellow
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Arbor, cascades, container, specimen
Height 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Spread 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil pH requirements Acidic
Soil type Sandy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America