HYLOCEREUS HYBRIDS, aka Dragon Fruit, are fruit production plants, although a few are grown for their vivid, red and purple blooms. Dragon Fruit plants are nocturnal blooming (night blooming), and have XL blooms. Their back petal markings may differ slightly on the fruiting type, but most have white blooms and yellow throats. Growth is very similar from one variety to the next, but pulp and fruit size vary from small kiwi-sized fruit to large melon. Pulp color ranges from magenta, to white, and everything in between: pink, red, cream, etc. CARE: Most Dragon Fruit plants like shade at their feet, but need full sun at stem ends to bloom/fruit well. If you're coastal, they can handle full sun. They also like rich, well-draining soil. Unlike most Epiphyllums, Dragon Fruit plants can be planted in the ground once rooted. 'HALLEY'S COMET' produces a very large fruit averaging 1.5 to 2 lbs, with huge nocturnal blooms over 13" across. Similar to 'PHYSICAL GRAFFITI' with pinkish flesh, but slightly more rounded fruit and shorter fins on exterior. 'HALLEY'S COMET' is an easy to grow Hylocereus that grows well with almost no spotting, and is a reliable bloomer/fruit producer.
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