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. A strong grower, and self-pollinating, 'PEPINO DULCE' has a bright pink skin, pinkish-green big fins, and a white colored, very juicy and extremely sweet pulp. This variety is very fertile, and produces an abundance of large round fruits averaging 1-2 lbs., and HUGE blooms over 15" across. Sweet and juicy, this fruit is great for many uses- especially fresh fruit smoothies! Fruit can be eaten fresh like a melon. Pepino Dulce in Spanish means "Sweet Cucumber." This plant has medium to wide stem thickness with some spines. On a scale of 1 to 5, this variety is a 5 on sweetness. Texture of the pulp is very fine/delicate, with almost no grains. 'PEPINO DULCE' tastes best when chilled and eaten fresh. This variety will set fruit on its own, and blooms all summer.
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