Hylocereus Undatus (White Dragon Fruit)
Hylocereus Undatus (White Dragon Fruit)
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Hylocereus Undatus (White Dragon Fruit) is a vigorous tropical climbing cactus prized for its striking architectural stems and delicious white-fleshed fruit. Its long, triangular green stems climb and cascade over supports, creating a dramatic ornamental feature in edible gardens, fences, and pergolas. Even without fruit, the plant offers strong visual appeal with its sculptural, low-maintenance form.
This variety produces large, fragrant night-blooming flowers that open briefly before setting its signature pink-skinned fruit with sweet, mildly refreshing white flesh. It is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a productive edible plant that doubles as an eye-catching landscape feature, especially in warm, sunny climates.
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Mature height
2–5 m (with support structure)
Mature width
1–3 m
Spacing
2–3 m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Bright green succulent stems; large white fragrant night-blooming flowers; pink-skinned fruit with white flesh
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to late summer; flowers open at night and last 1–2 days
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade (best fruiting in full sun)
Maintenance
Low to moderate; benefits from pruning and strong support structure for fruit production
Root System
Shallow, fibrous root system requiring well-drained soil