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. HYLOCEREUS POLYRHIZUS HYBRID 'VOODOO CHILD' produces an abundance of smaller fruits up to 1/2 lb. that have a reddish pulp color and a very sweet, tangy, and grape-like flavor. Also produces huge nocturnal blooms over 15" across. Growth is slightly uncommon, as it has long curved segments without too many twists or turns almost like an Arabic sword, with dark green stems curving upwards to the sun.
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