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Hylocereus Costaricensis (Red Dragon Fruit / Pitaya)

Hylocereus Costaricensis (Red Dragon Fruit / Pitaya)

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Hylocereus Costaricensis (Red Dragon Fruit) is a fast-growing climbing cactus known for its striking triangular stems and spectacular night-blooming flowers. It produces large, fragrant white blooms followed by vibrant red-skinned fruit with sweet, juicy red flesh. Its exotic appearance and edible harvest make it a standout choice for edible gardens and tropical landscapes.

This vigorous vine is ideal for training onto trellises, fences, or posts, where it can form an attractive and productive feature plant. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, rewarding growers with both ornamental beauty and nutritious fruit. It is an excellent option for gardeners seeking a productive yet decorative climbing plant.

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Mature height

2–5 m (climbing, depending on support)

Mature width

1–3 m

Spacing

1.5–2 m

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Green stems, white flowers, red fruit with red flesh

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Summer to Autumn (night-blooming flowers)

Sun tolerance

Full sun to partial shade

Maintenance

Low to moderate (pruning for shape and support training)

Root System

Shallow, fibrous + aerial roots for climbing